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DK04 BBJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,357 mi
Last recorded104,357 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,357 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 104,357 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,945 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 88,945 miles

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

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

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

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 BBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

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

Is DK04 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 BBJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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