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DX53 KVO

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,656 miles

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

Front poor head lamp pattern

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from rear box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,619 miles

p taylor only inspected failed items

Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,474 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,474 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,212 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box outer skin deteriorated

front and rear discs slightly worn

front pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,959 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All four tyres are at the legal limmit for wear

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,891 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,506 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 35,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,746 miles

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

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 KVO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

DX53 KVO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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