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BU54 XUZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,295 mi
Last recorded167,295 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XUZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 167,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 167,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 157,653 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 150,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 150,624 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 142,078 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 139,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,307 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 135,307 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 128,859 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber mounting incomplete but still adiquitly mounted

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

Offside Rear shock absorber mounting incomplete but still adiquitly mounted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,247 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber mounting incomplete but still adiquitly mounted

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

Offside Rear shock absorber mounting incomplete but still adiquitly mounted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,556 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,923 miles

Both rear damper upper mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 106,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,046 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 98,046 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,448 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2009 70,217 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 70,217 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,783 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)

Plastic oversills fitted,not allowing a full inspection of outer sills.

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 XUZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

BU54 XUZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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