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BU54 BOJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,508 mi
Last recorded120,508 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 120,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,388 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 118,369 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,594 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,176 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 97,800 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,153 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,855 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,723 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,285 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,390 miles

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

fuel filter corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,728 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 64,649 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,309 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,416 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,605 miles

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 BOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 BOJ, 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 BOJ registered?

BU54 BOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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