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CV54 MBX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,214 mi
Last recorded94,214 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 MBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,214 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 94,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 84,300 miles

N/S front suspension, anti roll bar vertical link, gaiter split

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,300 miles

N/S front suspension, anti roll bar vertical link, gaiter split

Pass 3 Dec 2010 114,515 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 114,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,778 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 63,778 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,747 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,616 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 MBX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV54 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

CV54 MBX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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