MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front windscreen has marks in glass
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed to sill (rigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front under tray insecure
Front windscreen has marks in glass
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres soft
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Advise osr tyre worn inner edge
Advise sweep mark on windscreen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres deteriorating
osr hub upper bush slight play
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres deteriorating
osr hub upper bush slight play
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B6 AEC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 B6 AEC, 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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B6 AEC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2004.
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