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DX53 KVH

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 135,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front security of cv boot

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

gearbox mounting bush borderline

plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,452 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides security borderline (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear caliper showing dampness but not leaking

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,260 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,042 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,042 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 100,141 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 91,614 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 91,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,866 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 80,866 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 71,467 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,506 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 68,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,962 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,481 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 KVH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

DX53 KVH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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