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BX54 FWD

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,465 mi
Last recorded116,465 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 FWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 116,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,923 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,921 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,144 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,573 miles

both rear tyres slightly out off shape

gear lever stiff

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,722 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,770 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,529 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,529 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,620 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 68,620 miles

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

o/s rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,574 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,458 miles

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

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 FWD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

BX54 FWD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is BX54 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX54 FWD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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