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DK54 LXM

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 LXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 144,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 127,067 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

brake fluid level low

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 24 Mar 2016 127,067 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 sidewalls splitting and very heavily worn on inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls splitting and very heavily worn on inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

brake fluid level low

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 110,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,537 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,537 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,229 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 89,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,623 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,623 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,848 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 52,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,267 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 LXM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

DK54 LXM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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