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DX04 YCL

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,437 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside, recommend replace (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 97,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,451 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,677 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,351 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 48,703 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)

Pass 10 May 2012 43,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,291 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,944 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 30,944 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,265 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,558 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 YCL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

DX04 YCL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is DX04 YCL safe to buy?

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