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D15 DJC

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,024 mi
Last recorded44,024 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 DJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 44,024 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jul 2025 43,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,462 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,162 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 40,910 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,797 miles

o/s/f jacking point missing

Fail 14 Feb 2017 40,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible space saver fitted (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 21 May 2015 39,548 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 May 2014 38,656 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,452 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 31,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2010 26,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,358 miles

advise n/s/r tyre tread low on edges advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges advise front tyres wearing on edges

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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D15 DJC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 D15 DJC, 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 D15 DJC registered?

D15 DJC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is D15 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 DJC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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