MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank strap corroded
suspension components corroding
unable inspect outer sills trims fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank strap corroded
suspension components corroding
unable inspect outer sills trims fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
reverse light switch wiring broken
steering/suspension components corroding
unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted
Emissions not tested excess exhaust leak and lambda sensor wiring broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective wiring broken (8.2.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
reverse light switch wiring broken
steering/suspension components corroding
unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both inner sills rusty.
Exhaust flex and rear silencer have minor leaks.
Exhaust flex has a minor leak.
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and wearing out of shape.
Offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and stepped (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres stepped on inner edges and o/s/r is slightly perished
rear pads getting low
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AY04 NBK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AY04 NBK, 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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AY04 NBK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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