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BU54 YUD

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,826 mi
Last recorded141,826 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 141,826 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 139,762 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded shoxs (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 139,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 136,929 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 136,929 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,239 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 131,512 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 124,989 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops detached

Pass 8 May 2018 119,790 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 119,624 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 111,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight cut on tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 2 May 2017 111,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking requires a new fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight cut on tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,900 miles

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

both rear suspension upper rose joints have slight play

slight brake bind on nearside rear

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 97,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,077 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres worn bald on inside shoulders

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all tyres worn on inside shoulders

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 1 May 2012 70,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 61,378 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,367 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,563 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 YUD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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