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CF04 DXA

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,353 mi
Last recorded155,353 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 DXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 155,353 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 143,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine malfunction light on

slight brake bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,328 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 87,907 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 87,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,982 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2007 30,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

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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CF04 DXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CF04 DXA, 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 CF04 DXA registered?

CF04 DXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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