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BT54 GXX

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,095 mi
Last recorded139,095 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,095 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also getting low ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small cut in tread not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to screen not in drivers view

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 119,437 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 119,416 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,073 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,658 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,259 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,259 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 82,527 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,935 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,710 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 54,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,184 miles

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

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

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 GXX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GXX, 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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BT54 GXX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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