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CU04 DWG

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,739 mi
Last recorded115,739 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 DWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,051 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,051 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 112,637 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,958 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 102,707 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,111 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,234 miles

1x n/s/r side light bulb out

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,234 miles

1x n/s/r side light bulb out

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,634 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,143 miles

crack in n/s of windsceen

Fail 31 Jan 2011 86,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in n/s of windsceen

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,250 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,775 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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CU04 DWG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU04 DWG, 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 CU04 DWG registered?

CU04 DWG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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