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BU54 BLN

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,036 mi
Last recorded47,036 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 BLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber coroded

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,745 miles

all brake disks lipped

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,610 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,324 miles

child seat in nsr

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,607 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 38,606 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,529 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,285 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,798 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,771 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,661 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

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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BU54 BLN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BU54 BLN, 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 BU54 BLN registered?

BU54 BLN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is BU54 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 BLN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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