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DK04 EXE

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,231 mi
Last recorded168,231 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 EXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 168,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly deteriorated.

surface corrosion to suspension.

Fail 15 Jul 2020 168,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlight glasses slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly deteriorated.

surface corrosion to suspension.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 151,035 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 142,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,834 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 137,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 130,281 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 130,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,529 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 104,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,083 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,921 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 EXE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

DK04 EXE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 EXE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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