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BT54 GYK

2004 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,743 mi
Last recorded82,743 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,743 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 82,743 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,321 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 81,321 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 78,057 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,015 miles

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

steering arms slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,358 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 67,358 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 65,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,012 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,899 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 54,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steering rack has some play in tie rods

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,360 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 GYK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

BT54 GYK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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