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BU54 YTM

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,259 mi
Last recorded169,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YTM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 169,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corrodet

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

Rear Subframe corrodet

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 167,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 167,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 164,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension components corrodet

Pass 10 Jul 2021 162,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension components corrodet

Fail 10 Jul 2021 162,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension components corrodet

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 154,925 miles

Rear chasy has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2019 154,922 miles

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

Rear chasy has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2018 152,873 miles

Front subframe corrodet

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 148,174 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 May 2016 139,987 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 134,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 125,484 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 115,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 99,709 miles

Both front tyres feathering on outer shoulders

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,152 miles

Front brake pads getting low

O/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2011 84,150 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

O/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,708 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 67,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,354 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,139 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)

advise dip headlights donot kick-up to the left

Fail 4 Dec 2007 38,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

advise dip headlights donot kick-up to the left

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 YTM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

BU54 YTM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BU54 YTM safe to buy?

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