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DK04 UZA

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,426 mi
Last recorded110,426 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 UZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 110,426 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded cracking / perishing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 110,426 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded cracking / perishing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,002 miles

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

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 106,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - Heavy corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 104,561 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 104,515 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 101,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,905 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 95,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,430 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,110 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,700 miles

play in both rear top mount bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,528 miles

both rear suspenion top arm mounts bushes worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,683 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,200 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 UZA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

DK04 UZA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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