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BX53 KUV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,239 mi
Last recorded128,239 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,239 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 128,239 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 123,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 117,202 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,275 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,629 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,968 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,966 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,066 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 95,066 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,889 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,122 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 67,858 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 KUV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BX53 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

BX53 KUV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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