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DX04 HRW

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,199 mi
Last recorded90,199 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 HRW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 90,199 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 90,199 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,902 miles

body has corrosion.

Fail 26 Feb 2025 88,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

body has corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,382 miles

Nearside Rear shocker absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear shocker absorber casing corroded

slight travel on service brake

Fail 20 Feb 2024 87,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear shocker absorber casing corroded

slight travel on service brake

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,264 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 86,264 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,712 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

General corrosion noted around rear suspension

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,617 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 76,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,204 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,807 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 62,104 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,145 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,141 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 58,707 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 58,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,474 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,753 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 HRW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HRW, 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 DX04 HRW registered?

DX04 HRW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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