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DK04 UZB

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,685 mi
Last recorded166,685 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 UZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 166,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 166,683 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak excessive (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front shocks corroded

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 166,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 165,185 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 165,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 159,865 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 158,635 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 158,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 153,403 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 153,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light

front sub-frame rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2015 145,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 145,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 145,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 143,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 138,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 123,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

heat shield on rear exhaust insecure

offside front brake disc slightly worn

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2009 98,861 miles

both rear top hub bushes have play

Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,194 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 UZB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

DK04 UZB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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