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DK04 BCZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,889 mi
Last recorded127,889 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,889 miles

Front subframe rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,953 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 117,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 112,185 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 112,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,997 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 105,997 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,277 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,752 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs , outer faces are slightly scored and worn

rear brake pads are starting to wear low

slight travel in parking brake lever inside vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs , outer faces are slightly scored and worn

rear brake pads are starting to wear low

slight travel in parking brake lever inside vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,685 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 20,685 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,595 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 BCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

DK04 BCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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