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DK54 WNL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 WNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 100,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

all under vehicle components general corrosion

oil leak around engine bay

Fail 2 Nov 2019 100,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all under vehicle components general corrosion

oil leak around engine bay

Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,675 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 95,675 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,838 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,837 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2016 87,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 83,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 78,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f coil spring

Pass 14 May 2013 72,127 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,503 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,503 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,281 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,755 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 41,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,233 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 WNL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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