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BU54 YUO

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,111 mi
Last recorded146,111 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 146,111 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 146,111 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,402 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 132,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 121,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,144 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 105,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,478 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 94,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 84,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,990 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,990 miles

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

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 YUO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 YUO registered?

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

Is BU54 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 YUO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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