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BU54 WYJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,217 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top shock absorber mounting broken but still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top shock absorber mounting broken but still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 81,211 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top shock absorber mounting broken but still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top shock absorber mounting broken but still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light bulb inoperative

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount damaged but still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount damaged but still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 79,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,818 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,973 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,687 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 18 May 2018 59,006 miles

Oil leak

engine cover & cover sills fitted restricting testers view

Pass 26 May 2017 53,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 47,230 miles

engine cover & cover sills fitted restricting testers view

Pass 6 Jun 2015 41,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,803 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 32,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 21,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,754 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,382 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 nearside rear tyre

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 WYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 WYJ registered?

BU54 WYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is BU54 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 WYJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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