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DK54 LWR

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 LWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 89,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake grabbing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 89,733 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake grabbing

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,539 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)

Oil leak

rear tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,922 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,696 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Nov 2010 58,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,225 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,874 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 LWR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK54 LWR registered?

DK54 LWR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is DK54 LWR safe to buy?

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