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DX04 KWT

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,105 mi
Last recorded198,105 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 198,105 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 198,101 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement both nside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 186,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 175,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 161,488 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 161,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 147,325 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 147,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,442 miles

LIGHT CORROSION ON ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS

N/S/R AND O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 20 Jul 2011 135,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

LIGHT CORROSION ON ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS

N/S/R AND O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

o/s/f tyre is just legal

Pass 25 Mar 2010 121,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,667 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 111,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,042 miles

rear brake pads low(not below minimum thickness) & slight wear to discs

Pass 30 Mar 2007 97,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 97,397 miles

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

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 KWT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KWT, 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 KWT registered?

DX04 KWT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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