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DX04 YBZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 YBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,547 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,956 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2016 116,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering inner joints

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,712 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 97,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 92,321 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,909 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,341 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,348 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 YBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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