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AV54 BSX

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,777 mi
Last recorded103,777 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper insecure

front radiators dameged but not leaking

rear heat shield brocken

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,720 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear exhaust shield broken

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,816 miles

Engine covers fitted

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear due to over heating (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 78,816 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working Offside using side light as not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear due to over heating (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,923 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2013 58,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,155 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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AV54 BSX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV54 BSX, 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 AV54 BSX registered?

AV54 BSX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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