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CV54 MBU

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,235 mi
Last recorded139,235 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 MBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 139,235 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 139,233 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 134,186 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 134,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 123,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,649 miles

(advise) o/s/r indicator bulb starting to flash white

(advise) slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack arm joints will cause knocking through steering

Pass 27 Oct 2009 98,331 miles

engine light on

slight play in steering rack joints

unable to test rear seat belt baby seats fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2007 78,405 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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CV54 MBU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV54 MBU, 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 CV54 MBU registered?

CV54 MBU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is CV54 MBU safe to buy?

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