MOT Status
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108,385 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken before rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Shock mounts cracked both sides
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush OSF ARB LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ CENTRE TO REAR JOIN / SLEEVE BLOWING (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH INNER CV BOOTS DAMP BUT CANT SEE OR FEEL ANY SPLITS (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF OUTSIDE EDGES ESPECIALLY BAD (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 LOWER NEARSIDE (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS LIPPED (3.5.1i)
Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened OSF BADLY CORRODED @ TOP NEAR SHOCK SHAFT (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective DRIVERS BELT WONT RETRACT (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush OSF ARB LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ CENTRE TO REAR JOIN / SLEEVE BLOWING (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH INNER CV BOOTS DAMP BUT CANT SEE OR FEEL ANY SPLITS (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF OUTSIDE EDGES ESPECIALLY BAD (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 LOWER NEARSIDE (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS LIPPED (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
cut in outer sidewall fo nsr tyre
Offside front seat belt slow to retract
Offside rear door will not open from inside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside front seat belt slow to retract
Offside rear door will not open from inside
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
sill covers fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AU04 EPL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 AU04 EPL, 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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AU04 EPL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2004.
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