MOT Status
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192,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
engine oil leak evident
multi-v belt oil contaminated
nearside rear brake back plate corroded
nearside rear brake back plate is corroded
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
cuts in the nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly distorted
nearside rear brake back plated corroded
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
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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper not returning to stop
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
front brake discs and pads worn and deteriorated.
low tread on front tyres
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)
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?
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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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