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DK54 LWM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,174 mi
Last recorded101,174 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 LWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,657 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod arm has slight movement - not excessive

Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 75,529 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres have slight collision damage/walls cracking.

plastic engine, underbody and sill covers fitted.

slight imbalance at rear brakes.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres have slight collision damage/walls cracking.

plastic engine, underbody and sill covers fitted.

slight imbalance at rear brakes.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,214 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 32,909 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 LWM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

DK54 LWM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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