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DE54 KFK

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,703 mi
Last recorded93,703 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 87,353 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 87,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,271 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,271 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,737 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,737 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,134 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low on the inner edges but not considered excessive at the time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,134 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offssid inner c/v boot needs attension

handbrake travel near to end but works lower down

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2008 36,523 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2008 36,523 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,215 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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DE54 KFK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE54 KFK, 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 DE54 KFK registered?

DE54 KFK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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