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DK04 RUR

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,693 mi
Last recorded85,693 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 RUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,693 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 85,692 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all suspension bushes cracking

rear axel and subframe coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,287 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 73,287 miles

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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 61,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,930 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Nov 2012 53,930 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,902 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 39,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 19,695 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 RUR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

DK04 RUR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is DK04 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 RUR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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