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B4 AVD

2013 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,165 mi
Last recorded106,165 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 AVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 106,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 86,660 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 81,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 94,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 81,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 77,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,613 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,728 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,385 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 71,384 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 x 17 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,949 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,948 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both, perished. 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,188 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 46,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,450 miles

Headlamp lenses clouded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,835 miles

cover sills

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,972 miles

cover sills

Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,238 miles

offside front wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

slight movement in offside front antiroll bar link.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,238 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

slight movement in offside front antiroll bar link.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,192 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads quite low.

nearside front tyre on 2.0mm.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,410 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,998 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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B4 AVD is a 2013 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B4 AVD, 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 13 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B4 AVD is a 2013 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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