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FB53 DZT

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,491 mi
Last recorded157,491 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 157,491 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 157,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,928 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 150,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 137,434 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 126,654 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in both offside and nearside rear suspension top arms

Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,957 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 110,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,405 miles

Slight wear to offside track rod inner joint

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,048 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,144 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,559 miles

offside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,559 miles

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

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,448 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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FB53 DZT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FB53 DZT, 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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FB53 DZT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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