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DK04 KWS

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,107 mi
Last recorded75,107 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 KWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,107 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2015 65,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,951 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,405 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,762 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 53,761 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 50,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,766 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2009 38,647 miles

advise rear nearside and rear offside tyres are both perishing and cracking is appearing within the tread area and tyre shoulders

Fail 16 Apr 2009 38,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise rear nearside and rear offside tyres are both perishing and cracking is appearing within the tread area and tyre shoulders

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,082 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,674 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 KWS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

DK04 KWS is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 KWS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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