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DK04 EXD

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,618 mi
Last recorded194,618 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 EXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 194,618 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 194,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake fluid close to min

front brake discs wearing thin and corroding

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre close to limit worn inside

play in steering both sides

Pass 10 Mar 2017 173,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 137,208 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 137,208 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 125,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,895 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 1 Aug 2013 117,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 108,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres inner edges stepped

offside front inner cv boot weeping

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,894 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 37,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,088 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 EXD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

DK04 EXD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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