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DK04 BCY

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,322 mi
Last recorded122,322 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,322 miles

Oil leak ( MIST ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 122,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LAMBDA SENSOR READEING FROM TICK OVER TO END OF TEST IS HIGH - FAILED (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint SLIGHT - ( D / U BUSH ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working STOP LAMP - INDICATOR - REVERSE - TAIL LAMPS - ALL (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam TRAILING ARMS CORRODED AND BUSHES WORN - SLIGHT MOVEMENT (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX / SILENCER - ( RUBBER ) (7.1.1)

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT (7.1.2)

Oil leak ( MIST ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 116,452 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 104,207 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,983 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 97,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,389 miles

EML staying on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML staying on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,162 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,016 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DK04 BCY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

DK04 BCY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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