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AV54 BSY

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,893 mi
Last recorded125,893 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,893 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 125,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,171 miles

Offside Front tyre very close to legallimit 1.6mm

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit worse that disc have lips

Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom ball excess play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre very close to legallimit 1.6mm

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit worse that disc have lips

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,201 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 121,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 99,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 99,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 936,106 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 93,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,551 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,551 miles

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

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

Slight movement in both rear trailing arm hub bushes.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,832 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 55,820 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,593 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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AV54 BSY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 85,658 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 BSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 BSY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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