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DX04 KXU

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,750 mi
Last recorded204,750 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 204,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 171,650 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 169,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 28 Aug 2010 141,275 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

brake fluid low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 109,531 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,655 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge and starting to get slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,655 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge and starting to get slightly out of shape

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 KXU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

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

Is DX04 KXU safe to buy?

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