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BU54 BLZ

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,744 mi
Last recorded75,744 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 BLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,744 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 75,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,285 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,990 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,312 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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BU54 BLZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 85,658 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 BLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 BLZ registered?

BU54 BLZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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