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DK04 RYN

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,590 mi
Last recorded98,590 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 RYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,590 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,552 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,281 miles

Bonnet catch very stiff

cut on n/s rear tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Jul 2012 84,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Bonnet catch very stiff

cut on n/s rear tyre outer wall

service warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,883 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,883 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,856 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RYN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN registered?

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

Is DK04 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 RYN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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