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BT54 GXV

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,296 mi
Last recorded106,296 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 106,296 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 106,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 100,942 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 95,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 95,356 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,640 miles

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

Under body starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Jul 2020 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slightly long hand brake travel.

Under body starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,679 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 91,679 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,477 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,477 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,269 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,147 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

damage to n/s front tyre side wall. chord not visible

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear brake discs badly scored but ok on brake test

note a piece of metal embedded in n/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,079 miles

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

both no.plates starting to deteriorate

cut in n/s/f tyre wall not exposing cord

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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BT54 GXV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT54 GXV, 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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What year was BT54 GXV registered?

BT54 GXV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is BT54 GXV safe to buy?

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