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DK53 ACV

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,976 mi
Last recorded161,976 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ACV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 161,976 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 161,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/side door mirror glass missing.

n/side outer rear side light not working.

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

power steering fluid reservoir at minimum level.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 149,235 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

intercooler leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2010 133,215 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

intercooler leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,620 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,925 miles

engine oil low

water damage to front number plate

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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DK53 ACV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK53 ACV, 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 DK53 ACV registered?

DK53 ACV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is DK53 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 ACV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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