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DK53 DRX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,359 mi
Last recorded110,359 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 DRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 110,350 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,743 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 103,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,718 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 99,704 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,257 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,584 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 81,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 73,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,433 miles

N/S/F wheel squeeking when brake pressed

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

n/s/f tyre slight ware on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,933 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,072 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,068 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)

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 DRX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 DK53 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

DK53 DRX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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