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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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil level below minimum on dipstick
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged Door ()
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged Door ()
Nearside Rear Outer Side light not working
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view for duration of test
Nearside rear indicator colour fading
Rear number plate deteriorating
Stability control warning intermittently came on during test but has not stayed on
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Headlamp lenses badly deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view for duration of test
Nearside rear indicator colour fading
Rear number plate deteriorating
Stability control warning intermittently came on during test but has not stayed on
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has 2x nails in tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel filter (under vehicle) corroded but not leaking at time of test
Sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet catch /cable sticking and difficult to shut
some deterioration of front number plate
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AE04 HYV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 AE04 HYV, 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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AE04 HYV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2004.
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