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DY54 KZA

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,616 mi
Last recorded130,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 KZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 130,616 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight movement

Fail 10 Jan 2018 130,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight movement

Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,084 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 116,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,904 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f outer c.v boot slightley damp with grease

o/s/r handbrake cable support broken (corroded)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,008 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 90,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,208 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 78,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight drag on offside rear brake.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,134 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,146 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 41,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,776 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DY54 KZA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY54 KZA, 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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DY54 KZA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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