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DC04 FVU

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,299 mi
Last recorded141,299 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 FVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 141,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 134,342 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,743 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 128,743 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,740 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 107,729 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,594 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 101,593 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 101,592 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 92,768 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread area

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 78,887 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 72,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,181 miles

front number plate slightly detiorated

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,827 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,609 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 FVU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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