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BU54 XTT

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,677 mi
Last recorded133,677 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,938cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,677 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 133,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 130,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 126,268 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 126,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 114,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,227 miles

both rear tyres are low (bald) on the edges

Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are low (bald) on the edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,887 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)

exhaust system rusty

front tyres worn on edges recommend renew

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,891 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,889 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,530 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,374 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,180 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BU54 XTT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,938cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

BU54 XTT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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