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DK04 AZW

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 AZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 141,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Both sides (5.2.5b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 123,469 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 111,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,612 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 94,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 94,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 86,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,083 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 78,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 66,107 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,781 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 AZW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK04 AZW, 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 DK04 AZW registered?

DK04 AZW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is DK04 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 AZW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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