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DK04 KWC

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,457 mi
Last recorded139,457 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 139,457 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 139,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,784 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 135,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 134,138 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 134,138 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 131,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 128,310 miles

Bad oil leak from underside of engine

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,310 miles

Bad oil leak from underside of engine

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 130,574 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 130,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 107,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,286 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 96,286 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,490 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 87,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,332 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,531 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DK04 KWC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KWC, 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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DK04 KWC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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