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DX53 KVD

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,092 mi
Last recorded196,092 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 196,092 miles

Coolant leak staining on radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 196,092 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper has screw protruding through (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak staining on radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Pass 17 Mar 2016 186,366 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 186,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement no movement but noisy (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement no movement but noisy (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid dirty

Pass 12 Mar 2015 176,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 165,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 141,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 126,730 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 126,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,697 miles

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

handbrake travel possible adjust

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,309 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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DX53 KVD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc 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 DX53 KVD, 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 DX53 KVD registered?

DX53 KVD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DX53 KVD safe to buy?

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