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DK04 RYC

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 RYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 136,939 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 136,939 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,750 miles

Central Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear subframe damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2021 134,750 miles

Central Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear subframe damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,731 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 133,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear D bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

centre and rear exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake shields touching disc

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre heatshield loose

Fail 20 Nov 2019 128,992 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering system excessively rough both front top mount bearings excessively rough when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap does not secure locked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper brake lever stuck

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre heatshield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2018 122,677 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

brake disc s rusty on edges

front and rear brake pads getting thin

tyre valve perished

Fail 15 Nov 2018 122,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

brake disc s rusty on edges

front and rear brake pads getting thin

tyre valve perished

Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear hand brake has a low reading

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

front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 16 Nov 2017 115,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear hand brake has a low reading

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

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,200 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear (1.4.A.2f)

blow on exhaust rear box

play in nsf tie rod

very slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 103,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 98,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,074 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 89,840 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,114 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,954 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,120 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,870 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 RYC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RYC, 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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DK04 RYC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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