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BP54 WPW

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 WPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,477 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle an suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,055 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,693 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 69,693 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 58,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,434 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

front tyres worn on edges

kerb damage on alloy and tyre sidewalls

rear brake discs lipped pads worn low

Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped and worn

front tyres worn on edges

kerb damage on alloy and tyre sidewalls

o/s/r outer side light inop

rear brake discs lipped pads worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,430 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

kerb damage on alloys

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,162 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 24 Jun 2011 32,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,939 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,064 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 22,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges traking check advised

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,573 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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BP54 WPW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP54 WPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP54 WPW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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