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DL04 UWB

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,900 mi
Last recorded118,900 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 UWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,472 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,505 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 113,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,250 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 99,820 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,820 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 92,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,876 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,253 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 70,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,608 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2012 56,608 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,589 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,098 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,098 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,449 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,681 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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DL04 UWB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL04 UWB, 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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DL04 UWB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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