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DX04 KXN

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,158 mi
Last recorded105,158 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc back plates in poor condition

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support rubbers in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 104,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,565 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front slight play in inner rack

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,565 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front slight play in inner rack

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,820 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 59,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,908 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,522 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 KXN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 KXN, 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 KXN registered?

DX04 KXN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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