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DK04 RUA

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,344 mi
Last recorded149,344 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 RUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 149,344 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

offside rear sidelight 1 of 2 not working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 144,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2014 138,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 138,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside sidelight dim

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,217 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 111,328 miles

N/s/f door mirror broken

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 111,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s/f door mirror broken

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,660 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2010 94,660 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 68,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 67,887 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 67,887 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 RUA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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