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CU04 DWJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,166 mi
Last recorded132,166 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 DWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 132,166 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,503 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 123,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r caliper slight dampness around dust cover

Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,721 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 102,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,509 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 79,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,579 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,865 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 DWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This 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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

CU04 DWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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