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BX53 RGO

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,135 miles

Airbag warning light not illuminating

Engine oil level on minimum

Foot brake creeps slightly with vacuum.

Full sill covers fitted. Clips missing from the offside sill cover

General oil eaks

Slight shudder when front brakes are applied in the rollers

Fail 1 Mar 2016 82,133 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine oil level on minimum

Foot brake creeps slightly with vacuum.

Full sill covers fitted. Clips missing from the offside sill cover

General oil eaks

Slight shudder when front brakes are applied in the rollers

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front outer shock casing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,481 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,362 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 56,349 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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,600 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 RGO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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