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DK54 WML

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 WML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,870 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2018 118,870 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,802 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 105,802 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,087 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,288 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 91,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 81,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2010 72,694 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 63,315 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Aug 2008 48,535 miles

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,445 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DK54 WML is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WML, 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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DK54 WML is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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