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BX54 FVC

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 FVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,486 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 131,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,994 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2018 120,732 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

carbon build up at back of engine

intercooler pipe covered in oil

radiator support brackets corroded

shock absorbers creaks on turning when suspended (NSF worse)

various body and suspension corrosion

suspect the vehicle has a slight fuel leak from around the fuel filter area drops onto exhaust and evaporates. Advise urgent investigation

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,586 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 84,224 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,652 miles

Exhaust emissions higher than expected

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,208 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,060 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,312 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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BX54 FVC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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