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BU54 BNX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

192,538 mi
Last recorded192,538 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 192,538 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 191,247 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 190,445 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 184,025 miles

engine oil leak evident

multi-v belt oil contaminated

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 183,239 miles

nearside rear brake back plate is corroded

Fail 8 May 2021 183,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

both the front road wheel inner rims are distorted

nearside rear brake back plate is corroded

screw in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2020 182,683 miles

cuts in the nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

nearside rear brake back plated corroded

Fail 1 May 2020 182,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cuts in the nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

nearside rear brake back plated corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 181,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick to o/s but has pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Exhaust emits smoke during acceleration and failed first test (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coolant leak coolant level low and signs of leak at back of engine

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber mount one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened a lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 159,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Fail 22 Feb 2018 142,103 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,425 miles

front brake discs and pads worn and deteriorated.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,017 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,021 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,232 miles

low tread on front tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,449 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,438 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,338 miles

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

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

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 BNX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BNX, 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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BU54 BNX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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