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DK54 LWO

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,894 mi
Last recorded95,894 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 LWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,894 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system overall rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,876 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits at levels of 1.148 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken and dislocated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system overall rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,690 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 92,688 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,341 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,164 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,722 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,535 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,022 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,736 miles

rear tyres perished slightly in tread area

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,941 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 LWO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

DK54 LWO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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