MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,571 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer and ferrous (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer and ferrous (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting corroded, not seriously weakened
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outers (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to screen glass less 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Wear movement to the track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to the tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to the tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to the rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket but still secure and supporting (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight fading to the head lamp lense (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion to the shock absorber upper mounting bracket (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slight fading to the head lamp lense (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion to the shock absorber upper mounting bracket (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight wear movement outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Slight corrosion to the rear silencer mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to the tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to the tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight wear movement outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Slight corrosion to the rear silencer mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to the tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to the tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light lense faded but still producing a pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has slight perishing
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light lense faded but still producing a pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has slight perishing
engine covers fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine covers fitted
engine cover fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine cover fitted
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked and perrishing in tread
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DN04 SAR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 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 DN04 SAR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DN04 SAR?
You can check the full history of DN04 SAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DN04 SAR registered?
DN04 SAR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2004.
Is DN04 SAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for DN04 SAR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DN04 SAR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN04 SAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.