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DK04 EXG

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,503 mi
Last recorded145,503 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 145,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 136,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 127,652 miles

Drivers seat belt retracts slowly

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 127,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat belt retracts slowly

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 126,073 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 119,958 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,639 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 EXG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

DK04 EXG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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