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DK04 RYA

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,590 mi
Last recorded101,590 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,590 miles

o/s/f door mirror poor

Fail 6 Apr 2018 101,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/f door mirror poor

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,410 miles

All brake discs deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,410 miles

All brake discs deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,423 miles

All brake discs deteriorating

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 95,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs deteriorating

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,338 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 89,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 86,902 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 84,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 80,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 66,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 32,831 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)

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 RYA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

DK04 RYA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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