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FX04 DVF

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,158 mi
Last recorded147,158 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 DVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 147,158 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 147,158 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,300 miles

engine warning light on.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,590 miles

Both front inner CV boots perished

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,590 miles

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

Both front inner CV boots perished

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s head lamp slightly dim in operation

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side lamp dip beam slightly reduced

Pass 11 Feb 2012 76,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,420 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,484 miles

both rear tyres are going out of shape on the inner edge and could cause road noise

Fail 9 Jun 2009 56,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are going out of shape on the inner edge and could cause road noise

o/s/f shock is very rusty and weak around the gland

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,543 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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FX04 DVF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX04 DVF, 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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FX04 DVF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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