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EU54 BSO

2004 Saab 93

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,909 mi
Last recorded204,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9384,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 BSO
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 204,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 194,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light constantly illuminated

Fail 28 Jul 2015 194,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light constantly illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 178,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 178,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 168,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light is on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Jul 2013 168,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn on edges, strong advice

Front subframe slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside mirror glass insecure

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 155,994 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 135,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 113,213 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 113,213 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner tread

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,383 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 51,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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EU54 BSO is a 2004 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 84,184 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU54 BSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU54 BSO is a 2004 Saab 93, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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