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DX04 KXJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,446 mi
Last recorded183,446 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 183,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 176,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 176,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 165,040 miles

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

off side and near side headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2015 165,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side and near side headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2014 151,267 miles

Engine lamp on

Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,968 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 138,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 138,001 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 138,001 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 136,161 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

N/S/F bumper damaged/taped

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 136,161 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

N/S/F bumper damaged/taped

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 121,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 121,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 108,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,103 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,403 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,691 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 KXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX04 KXJ registered?

DX04 KXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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