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DK54 DVR

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 DVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 92,755 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 89,100 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 89,100 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 84,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,909 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 69,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 64,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,338 miles

both rear top rose bushes have slightly play

Fail 17 May 2013 59,338 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear top rose bushes have slightly play

Pass 19 May 2012 51,544 miles

front tyre inner sidewalls cracking/splitting

Pass 28 May 2011 41,633 miles

o/s front anti roll bar link,upper dust cover detatching

Pass 25 May 2010 32,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,566 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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DK54 DVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DK54 DVR, 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 DK54 DVR registered?

DK54 DVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is DK54 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK54 DVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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