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DK04 UYS

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,515 mi
Last recorded177,515 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 177,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flloor plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 176,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 175,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 175,244 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 174,263 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 169,427 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 169,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 161,998 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 161,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 150,085 miles

e.m.l staying on

Fail 26 Aug 2016 150,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e.m.l staying on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 131,548 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,288 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,517 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,349 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 87,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,834 miles

n/s front brake has been very hot

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front brake has been very hot

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,385 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,857 miles

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

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

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

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 UYS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UYS, 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 UYS registered?

DK04 UYS is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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