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BX54 FVA

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,542 mi
Last recorded187,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 FVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 187,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 187,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on.

rear exhaust heat shield hanging off.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 150,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 150,269 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,501 miles

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 122,501 miles

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 109,044 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 109,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 95,859 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,114 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BX54 FVA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX54 FVA, 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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BX54 FVA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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