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DX04 YCD

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 YCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,427 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,660 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 73,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,152 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,024 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,082 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust flex rattle

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 42,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,381 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long travel on handbrake.

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 YCD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

DX04 YCD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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