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BT54 GXW

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,025 mi
Last recorded77,025 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 77,025 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 76,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner c/v boot damp with oil

Offside Rear Outer brake pad worn

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge misshaped inner edge and perished

engine damp with oil

rear exhaust box rubber missing

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,684 miles

1 x rear box rubber not fitted

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Inner c/v boot damp with oil

Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,489 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear upper hub bush's slight play

sill kit fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished outer sidewall

exhaust flex deteriorated

slight play both rear hub bush's

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,103 miles

advise front brake pads look worn aDVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,033 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,422 miles

advise non standard fuel cap fitted

advise scratches on paintwork

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,563 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 45,563 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,405 miles

advise some wear to rear brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2009 37,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,896 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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BT54 GXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

BT54 GXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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