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DK04 RYT

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,308 mi
Last recorded157,308 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight corrosion on casing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight corrosion on casing

Pass 7 Nov 2022 155,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 154,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 153,249 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 149,039 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 149,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 140,205 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 140,075 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,508 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cluster of very small chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front oil leek

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,838 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 24 Jul 2015 109,838 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear coil springs lower seats/bump stops badly cracked/perished

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,629 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre/going out of shape

nearside rear coil spring lower seat/bump stop badly cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre has slow puncture/out of shape/craks in inner sidewall

offside rear coil spring lower seat/bump stop cracked/perished

Fail 24 Jul 2014 96,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre/going out of shape

nearside rear coil spring lower seat/bump stop badly cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre has slow puncture/out of shape/craks in inner sidewall

offside rear coil spring lower seat/bump stop cracked/perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 85,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

screen blades slightly split

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

screen blades slightly split

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished/going out of shape

nearside rear road wheel has been repaired

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,985 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 37,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,335 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 RYT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

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

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