MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,039 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint AT LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (2.4.G.2)
side skirts fitted
both rear lower spring rubber pads have fallen apart but not yet to any fail criteria
side skirts and engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed metal cords appear cut/damaged inside the slit on the tyre (4.1.D.1b)
both rear lower spring rubber pads have fallen apart but not yet to any fail criteria
n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre cut not yet to fail criteria but very close to limit
side skirts and engine cover fitted
Both rear valve stems perished
Couple of cuts in both rear tyres ( Must be close to cords )
Offside Front Upper A/R/B link rod ball joint dust cover perished
Rear brake pipes and parts of front brake pipes greased
Side skirts and engine cover fitted
Slight crack in front exhaust section near flexi has crack but not blowing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both rear valve stems perished
Couple of cuts in both rear tyres ( Must be close to cords )
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper A/R/B link rod ball joint dust cover perished
Rear brake pipes and parts of front brake pipes greased
Side skirts and engine cover fitted
Slight crack in front exhaust section near flexi has crack but not blowing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both rear brake pipes and front to rear pipes coated with grease
rear pads about 5mm check at next service
sideskirts fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both rear brake pipes and front to rear pipes coated with grease
rear pads about 5mm check at next service
sideskirts fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AU04 HWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2004.
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