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DK04 RYM

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 RYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 137,759 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 131,763 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,001 miles

Engine rattle possible idler pulley,tensioner or air con pump

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chips in screen

eml light on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 126,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine rattle possible idler pulley,tensioner or air con pump

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chips in screen

eml light on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,558 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,558 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working front side lights out (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,769 miles

EML On

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,281 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre has Cut In Sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s sills has filler in it can not tell if holed or just damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,362 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,076 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 55,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,105 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,570 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 RYM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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