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8855 DA

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8855 DA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2024 60,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,283 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,174 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,105 miles

Front Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,893 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 47,893 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,623 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 45,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,075 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,009 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNNER EDGE

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,769 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seat area loaded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,043 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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8855 DA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 8855 DA, 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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8855 DA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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The MOT history for 8855 DA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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