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DTS 544

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,268 mi
Last recorded160,268 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTS 544
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 160,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,232 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 155,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 155,568 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 152,476 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,376 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 132,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,204 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 128,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,715 miles

radiator mountings badly corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 117,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 bulges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

radiator mountings badly corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 107,662 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 107,662 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,337 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 94,337 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,193 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,835 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

n/s front wheel slight distorsion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 40,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,632 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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DTS 544 is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DTS 544, 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 DTS 544 registered?

DTS 544 is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is DTS 544 safe to buy?

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