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DK04 RUY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,432 mi
Last recorded140,432 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 140,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 138,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 131,784 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 131,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 121,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,161 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 114,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,210 miles

advise slight buckle o/s rear inner face

Fail 16 Jul 2013 103,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight buckle o/s rear inner face

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,035 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,885 miles

Offside front tyre tread area deteriorating

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,414 miles

cut on nearside front tyre oter and inner walls {not showing cords}

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 RUY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

DK04 RUY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is DK04 RUY safe to buy?

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