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DX04 KWK

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,998 mi
Last recorded185,998 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 185,998 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 185,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 165,318 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 156,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 156,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 147,573 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 136,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 126,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 126,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has rattle from within centre box

Pass 28 May 2008 119,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 108,043 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 KWK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

DX04 KWK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is DX04 KWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 KWK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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