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DX04 KVW

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,604 mi
Last recorded158,604 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 158,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Dec 2013 157,944 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 157,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 157,944 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 154,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 146,796 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 146,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 131,475 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 119,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2010 119,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2009 107,639 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 107,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,471 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate starting to peel(slight)

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 KVW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX04 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

DX04 KVW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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