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DK04 KWA

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026
Pass 21 May 2025

advise exhaust front joint is rusty but ok at time of test

Pass 28 May 2024 184,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 177,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 170,537 miles

advise osr amber bulb replacement

Pass 17 May 2021 64,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 160,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 152,708 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 152,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 142,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 115,515 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 104,339 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 104,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,835 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,329 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,246 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,754 miles

Both front and rear Number plates deteriorating

Both rear suspension top link outer bushes have play

Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear Number plates deteriorating

Both rear suspension top link outer bushes have play

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,259 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 KWA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

DK04 KWA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 KWA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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