MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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discs in poor condition
eml on
exhaust flex in poor condition and slight blow
exhaust system corroded
nail in n/s/f tyre
non standard suspension fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
EML light on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre low on tread and nail in tread
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded and weak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
e/m light on
lowered road springs fitted
n/s rear brake slightly tight
plastic sill covers fitted [o/s insecure]
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on
Lowered suspension
O/S front seat belt operation could be improved
Plastic sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat belt retractor slightly lazy
exhaust generally deteriorating
lowered road springs fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust deterioating
Lowering springs fitted
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust deterioating
Lowering springs fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre uneven tread wear
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
offside rear tyre uneven tread wear
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU04 ESV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2004.
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