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DN54 KLK

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,478 mi
Last recorded123,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 KLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 123,478 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,091 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 116,378 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 116,369 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 112,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorating (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens advise clean (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre on 3mm slight stepping (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2,500 miles recheck discs slight pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 108,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorating (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens advise clean (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre on 3mm slight stepping (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2,500 miles recheck discs slight pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 102,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limit advise replacment (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened brake disc worn and corroded advise replacment (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,310 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,275 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt slow retracting back

Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,259 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,264 miles

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

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 13 Dec 2011 71,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 63,806 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,695 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,263 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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DN54 KLK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN54 KLK, 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 DN54 KLK registered?

DN54 KLK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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