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BX53 RHE

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,256 mi
Last recorded158,256 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 158,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 144,738 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 128,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded at base (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 113,848 miles

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 16 May 2015 103,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,375 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 49,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,120 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 RHE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

BX53 RHE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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