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BU54 BNN

2004 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,035 mi
Last recorded62,035 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 BNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,035 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f inner ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (3.5.1g)

both link rods upper rubber covers deteriorated

engine light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

o/s/f link rod slight play

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,350 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 59,694 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,537 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 58,537 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,413 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)

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,597 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 49,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BNN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BNN, 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 BNN registered?

BU54 BNN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is BU54 BNN safe to buy?

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