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DX04 XFS

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,316 mi
Last recorded137,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 XFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,316 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 137,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,493 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,086 miles

advise bad engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2019 122,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

advise bad engine oil leak

advise head lamp lens require attention misty

Pass 10 Jul 2018 114,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,741 miles

advise both rear tyres worn low and perished advise replace

advise o/s/f roll bar link boot split

Pass 25 Jun 2016 98,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,982 miles

advise fuel cap is tempory type

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,416 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,416 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,135 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Inner side wall of offside rear tyre split but not through to the ply or cords.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Stone chips in Zone 'A' of windscreen.

Pass 31 May 2011 64,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake fluid slightly low

long foot brake travel

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,060 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly

both rear brake discs worn slightly

brake pedal slightly soft

slight play near side rear suspension

Fail 11 Mar 2009 36,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn slightly

both rear brake discs worn slightly

brake pedal slightly soft

slight play near side rear suspension

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,828 miles

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

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

childs seat fitted to rear unable to fully inspect seat belts

low brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 26 Feb 2008 24,765 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

childs seat fitted to rear unable to fully inspect seat belts

low brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,178 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 XFS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

DX04 XFS is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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