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DX53 KVE

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,295 mi
Last recorded159,295 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 159,295 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 148,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 147,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking N/S/F caliper leaking from flexible hose fitting. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 136,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 136,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 112,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,102 miles

Both front suspension struts corroded

Nearside headlight performance poor

Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,031 miles

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

Both front suspension struts corroded

Nearside headlight performance poor

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,606 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 75,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,422 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,330 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KVE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KVE, 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 KVE registered?

DX53 KVE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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