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DK04 RVF

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,879 mi
Last recorded86,879 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 RVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,879 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 86,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,206 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 77,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 68,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper top bearing slightly rough

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective System supported by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link boot deteriorating

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

Rear Boomerang arms has slight wear and play

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Steering system has slight wear and play

Fail 21 Sep 2022 60,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective System supported by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link boot deteriorating

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

Rear Boomerang arms has slight wear and play

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Steering system has slight wear and play

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link boot deteriorating

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Slight wear and play in Rear boomerang arms

Steering system has slight wear and play

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,813 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front steering rack and ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder wearing

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,857 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorating and in poor condition.

Steering rack, n/s inner tie rod ball joint has play.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,369 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly stiff to return.

O/s rear tyre wearing unevenly and low.

Slight imbalance on rear footbrakes.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,290 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly stiff to return.

O/s rear indicator, coloured bulb starting to fade.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine bay covered and under sills covered

Fail 12 Sep 2016 25,290 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine bay covered and under sills covered

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,544 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn almost to cords

Pass 14 May 2014 14,671 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing outside edges

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 12,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,904 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 2,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RVF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVF, 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 RVF registered?

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

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