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DK04 RVZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,611 mi
Last recorded139,611 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 RVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 139,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,349 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 119,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,963 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 109,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,448 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 Feb 2013 105,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,487 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 95,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,751 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 81,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,989 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 43,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 RVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

DK04 RVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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