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DA52 GAR

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,950 mi
Last recorded79,950 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 GAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 79,950 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 77,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 76,323 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,401 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 74,399 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail box rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking up (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel filter corrodded near fuel tank

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 62,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,778 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,845 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 54,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,580 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,580 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,483 miles

Air Bag Warning Lamp Illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2011 43,913 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 39,281 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,195 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,288 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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DA52 GAR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA52 GAR, 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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DA52 GAR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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