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DX04 KWM

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,911 mi
Last recorded157,911 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 157,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 157,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 156,601 miles

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 156,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 152,103 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 152,103 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 145,838 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 145,838 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 139,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 131,725 miles

nearside rear shocker upper bracket deteriorated

offside rear shocker upper bracket deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2014 131,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shocker upper bracket deteriorated

offside rear shocker upper bracket deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 121,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,559 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 108,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,603 miles

offside front strut mounting tight

Pass 5 Apr 2010 82,652 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 82,652 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,040 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

both rear brake disks corroded on faces

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both number plates starting to deteriorate

both rear brake disks corroded on faces

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,257 miles

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre

brake discs corroded/corroding

offside front tyre at 3-4mm

offside rear brake pad/s worn

rear number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre at 2-3mm

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DX04 KWM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

DX04 KWM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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