MOT Status
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141,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
undertrays fitted
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
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
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
rear tyres worn bald on inside shoulders
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
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
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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