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DK04 AZA

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 AZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,852 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3 brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 98,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,254 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 91,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,978 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,639 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres perished!

Fail 27 Mar 2018 70,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres perished!

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 56,789 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,221 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,681 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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DK04 AZA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK04 AZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK04 AZA registered?

DK04 AZA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is DK04 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 AZA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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