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FX04 DVY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,087 mi
Last recorded144,087 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 DVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,087 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 140,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on very inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,288 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel rims damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 120,288 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel rims damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,261 miles

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

driver side mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2012 111,261 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

driver side mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2011 108,307 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 105,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 100,292 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 95,544 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 90,339 miles

1) Front tyres close to wear limit, ( on2mm ).

2) Nail in N/S/R tyre.

3) Front number plate backing deteriorating.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 90,174 miles

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

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

1) Front tyres close to wear limit, ( on2mm ).

2) Nail in N/S/R tyre.

3) Handbrake freeplay requires adjustment.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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FX04 DVY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DVY, 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 FX04 DVY registered?

FX04 DVY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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