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DK04 BAU

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,699 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but supported

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers

Pass 7 Feb 2015 89,524 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,009 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,726 miles

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

Tyre size 225.45/17

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,541 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,541 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,144 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,216 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 BAU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK04 BAU, 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 BAU registered?

DK04 BAU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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