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CV54 MBY

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,115 mi
Last recorded86,115 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 MBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,115 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 82,190 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

outer sills covered,

Pass 7 May 2015 82,190 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

outer sills covered,

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,034 miles

Oil leak

small cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front Tyre

small cuts in outer sidewall of offside front Tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,089 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,644 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,297 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,201 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,916 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 MBY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 CV54 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

CV54 MBY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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