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DC54 BGZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,178 mi
Last recorded136,178 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 136,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear both rear shock mounts slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,803 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 106,543 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

offside rear tyre perished on inside sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,805 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,801 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 77,401 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 77,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 54,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,044 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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DC54 BGZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DC54 BGZ, 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 DC54 BGZ registered?

DC54 BGZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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