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DK04 KWP

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 125,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 125,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,482 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped, exhaust slightly insecure

Rear run flat tyres fitted to axle

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 83,859 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs worn/wearing

Fail 26 May 2015 83,859 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs worn/wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,059 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 79,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,647 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 76,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,384 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,752 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,116 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 KWP 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 68.4%.

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 KWP, 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 KWP registered?

DK04 KWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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