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DX04 HPL

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,433 mi
Last recorded102,433 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,433 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,022 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,568 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,611 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,107 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,500 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,101 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,158 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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DX04 HPL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX04 HPL, 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

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What year was DX04 HPL registered?

DX04 HPL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is DX04 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 HPL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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