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BX54 FWA

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,365 mi
Last recorded174,365 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid95,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 FWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 174,365 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 174,363 miles

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

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 160,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 154,333 miles

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

N/S/F O/S/F Shocker Casings Corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 154,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

N/S/F O/S/F Shocker Casings Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 153,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 153,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 146,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,239 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)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 138,239 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)

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 125,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,928 miles

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

warning saying brake light inop on dash but brakes lights are working

Fail 24 Sep 2013 120,928 miles

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

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

warning saying brake light inop on dash but brakes lights are working

Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,198 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,573 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,474 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,445 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 65,445 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,290 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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BX54 FWA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,286 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 FWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX54 FWA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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