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CC04 DYL

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,709 mi
Last recorded103,709 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC04 DYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 103,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cover fitted to sill's

heavily under sealed underneath

Pass 25 Apr 2024 103,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

heavy underseal underneath vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2024 103,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

heavy underseal underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2023 103,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osr and nsr brake caliper clips missing but calipers still sucure

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

os and nsr brake caliper springs missing

Fail 31 Mar 2022 99,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

os and nsr brake caliper springs missing

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and tail box corroded slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 96,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2020 96,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central OUTER SLEEVE CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,376 miles

underbody corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,376 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 68,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,285 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN/SCORED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN/SCORED.

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,836 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,987 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,987 miles

tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,021 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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CC04 DYL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CC04 DYL, 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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CC04 DYL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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