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DA54 ZZD

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,306 mi
Last recorded123,306 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ZZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 123,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 123,306 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,679 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 109,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot - hinge faulty (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 84,898 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 79,636 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,052 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DA54 ZZD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA54 ZZD, 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 DA54 ZZD registered?

DA54 ZZD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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