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DX53 KVL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,635 mi
Last recorded140,635 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 140,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 138,168 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 134,133 miles

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing cord

Pass 20 Jun 2014 130,687 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 124,894 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,375 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 107,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 90,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,894 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 75,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,211 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,003 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 KVL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KVL, 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 KVL registered?

DX53 KVL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is DX53 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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