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DX04 YCN

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,314 mi
Last recorded97,314 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 YCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,314 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,301 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Nearside under floor area at front seat mounting points excessively corroded (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Driver's seat with a defective structure Off under floor area at front seat mounting points excessively corroded (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,301 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 67,939 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre wall but no cords visable

Pass 15 May 2017 67,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 66,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 65,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,816 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 64,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,646 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 YCN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

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

Is DX04 YCN safe to buy?

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