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BX54 FVW

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 FVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,185 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 115,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 104,911 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 104,909 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 206,995 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 206,995 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 185,528 miles

engine management light illuminatd

Pass 1 May 2012 169,769 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre inner edge misshaped

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2012 169,769 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre inner edge misshaped

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2012 169,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 138,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs corroded & worn on limit

all tyres on limit

engine man light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 138,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs corroded & worn on limit

all tyres on limit

engine man light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,019 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 115,017 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear no.plate faded slightly

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seat belts slow to return

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,005 miles

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

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

corrosion on both front suspension struts

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in n/s/r suspenion ball joint

Fail 16 Dec 2008 90,005 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both front suspension struts

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in n/s/r suspenion ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,276 miles

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

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

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

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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BX54 FVW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FVW, 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 BX54 FVW registered?

BX54 FVW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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