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BX53 RJV

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 76,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 76,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured crack in rim and wheel bead warn away (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 74,465 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 72,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 62,347 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 62,343 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 60,447 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,103 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Part delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Part delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Midway in hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Midway in hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,144 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 56,144 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 53,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,385 miles

Offside Front Window non functioning

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f brake binding slightly, not showing on RBT

Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,023 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 40,013 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,192 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 34,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,794 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 29,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,280 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,229 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 RJV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

BX53 RJV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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