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BX54 FWF

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,696 mi
Last recorded104,696 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 FWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front wipers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,612 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,612 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,298 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,980 miles

sight play in the n/s/r top radius arm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,962 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 50,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,350 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
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BX54 FWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

BX54 FWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is BX54 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX54 FWF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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