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DK04 UYU

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 UYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 141,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 141,744 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,795 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 134,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 127,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 114,795 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,273 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 97,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,938 miles

Advice on condition of both rear tyres.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,558 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 68,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 41,315 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 UYU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK04 UYU?

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What year was DK04 UYU registered?

DK04 UYU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is DK04 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 UYU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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