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BX53 KUW

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,298 mi
Last recorded134,298 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,298 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 120,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,859 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 109,859 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 10,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 10,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,225 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 105,225 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,168 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 99,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shock absorber upper bush's deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 99,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shock absorber upper bush's deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,515 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 95,515 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2013 88,012 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear jack point missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,537 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED -ADVISE REPLACE SOON !

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,426 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,880 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BX53 KUW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This 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 BX53 KUW, 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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BX53 KUW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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