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DK04 EXB

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,088 mi
Last recorded149,088 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,088 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 149,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 144,059 miles

seat belt frayed-exhaust flexi deterited slightly-engine management light on

Fail 6 Nov 2013 144,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

seat belt frayed-

seat belt frayed-exgaust flexi deterited slightly-engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2013
Fail 15 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,166 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 124,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 110,783 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 110,783 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,280 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 99,272 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 81,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,153 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 EXB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

DK04 EXB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is DK04 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 EXB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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