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DE04 YRZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,936 mi
Last recorded101,936 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 YRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,936 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,610 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 99,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,918 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,530 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fornt registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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DE04 YRZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE04 YRZ, 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 DE04 YRZ registered?

DE04 YRZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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