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BX53 BXA

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,898 mi
Last recorded128,898 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 BXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,898 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,898 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,231 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 128,230 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 127,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front seat belts a little slow to retract

Key battery low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F coil spring not seated on rubber, but functions normally and is secure.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 120,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,405 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,083 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r hub bushes have slight play.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 50,278 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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BX53 BXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BX53 BXA, 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 BX53 BXA registered?

BX53 BXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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