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B6 MHM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,153 mi
Last recorded110,153 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 110,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern both lights (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail burst on test (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,337 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 104,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected caliphire (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,627 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 94,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,455 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,450 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe joint to calipher (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,041 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,460 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,457 miles

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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B6 MHM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B6 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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