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DX04 XGM

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,888 mi
Last recorded155,888 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 XGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 155,888 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 147,988 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 125,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,740 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 119,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 119,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,702 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 103,368 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 15 May 2013 103,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,798 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all four tyres wearing unevenly.

near side front side light worked after taping lamp.

very slight play/knocking noise from off side front steering arm.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,297 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,425 miles

off side rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread.

tempary fuel cap fitted twist type but seal is worn / damaged to the limit.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 80,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

off side rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread.

tempary fuel cap fitted twist type but seal is worn / damaged to the limit.

Pass 1 May 2009 72,166 miles

o/s front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,161 miles

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

o/s front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,433 miles

off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,721 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 XGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

DX04 XGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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