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DC54 BZP

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,490 mi
Last recorded149,490 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 149,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 149,490 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 135,710 miles

Air bag lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play innearside and offside inner ball joints

Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,895 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust flexy joint deteriorated and blowing slightly

n/s/f steering arm has slight play at inner ball joint

o/s/f steering arm slight play at inner ball joint

very slight brake bind o/s/r brake

Fail 17 Aug 2015 127,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern as headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust flexy joint deteriorated and blowing slightly

n/s/f steering arm has slight play at inner ball joint

o/s/f steering arm slight play at inner ball joint

very slight brake bind o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Aug 2014 116,643 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 116,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,218 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 105,218 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,966 miles

front tyres worn low

n/s/r indicator bulb discoloured

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn low

n/s/r indicator bulb discoloured

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,820 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,285 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DC54 BZP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DC54 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

DC54 BZP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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