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DK54 LWY

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2014 94,549 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody surface rust.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,330 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 89,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,250 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 74,250 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 67,337 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,163 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 LWY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

DK54 LWY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is DK54 LWY safe to buy?

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