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DK53 DSE

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,597 mi
Last recorded62,597 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 DSE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,371 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,534 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 27 Jan 2010 43,064 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,102 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,873 miles

near side rear jacking block missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,298 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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DK53 DSE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

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

Is DK53 DSE safe to buy?

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