MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner joints (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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DK53 DRX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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