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DK04 EWZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,293 mi
Last recorded138,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 EWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,293 miles

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

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 129,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 129,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,420 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,815 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,085 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,747 miles

intermitent fault with offside front dipped beam

requires rear top arms renewing, bushes worn

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 EWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EWZ, 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 EWZ registered?

DK04 EWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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