MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,887 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 BYV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AF53 BYV, 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 AF53 BYV registered?
AF53 BYV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is AF53 BYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF53 BYV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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