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DX56 OUA

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,447 mi
Last recorded111,447 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 111,447 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

play detected at both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2017 94,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

play detected at both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,354 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 87,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,457 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 77,457 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,552 miles

Oil leak

damage off side rear tyre wall

near side rear tyre splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,367 miles

N/S/R tyre perished.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,367 miles

N/S/R tyre perished.

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 35,562 miles

offside rear tyre cracking b etween tread

Fail 5 May 2010 35,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cracking b etween tread

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,347 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,998 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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DX56 OUA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX56 OUA, 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 DX56 OUA registered?

DX56 OUA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DX56 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX56 OUA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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