MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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