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DP04 EEX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,051 mi
Last recorded63,051 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 EEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 63,051 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 63,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg/out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg/out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,251 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 60,251 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear caliper parking brake mechanism slight restricted free movement

Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 49,746 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,668 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 40,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

outer plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,849 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror glass insecure ()

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 24 Jun 2017 38,324 miles

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

surface corrosion to inner lower sills

Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror not fully secure (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

surface corrosion to inner lower sills

Fail 23 Jun 2016 37,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror not fully secure (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

surface corrosion to inner lower sills

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,284 miles

ns/mirror glass slightly insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2015 35,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ns/mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,869 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,714 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 27,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,667 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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DP04 EEX 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 75%.

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 DP04 EEX, 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 DP04 EEX registered?

DP04 EEX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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