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DC04 FVD

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 FVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,743 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2015 71,586 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2014 55,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,225 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,571 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 35,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,130 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,544 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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DC04 FVD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DC04 FVD, 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 DC04 FVD registered?

DC04 FVD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is DC04 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 FVD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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