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DX04 HSY

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,328 mi
Last recorded92,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 HSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 92,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock top mounts slighty broken but still strong at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock top mounts slighty broken but still strong at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front flexi exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

led sidelights fitted

offside rear tyre punctured

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 3 Oct 2012 72,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front flexi exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

led sidelights fitted

offside rear tyre punctured

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,770 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,960 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,794 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 HSY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DX04 HSY, 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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DX04 HSY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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