MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , giving way. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer tail lamp in/op
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod link (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn due to steering U/J play and rack link balljoint play (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)
rear brake judder
shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod link (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn due to steering U/J play and rack link balljoint play (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)
rear brake judder
shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front to rear brake pipe joints slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front to rear brake pipe joints slightly corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake discs corroded
n/s/f jacking point block missing
n/s/f tyre worn low on egde
o/s/f jacking point block insecure
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake discs corroded
n/s/f jacking point block missing
n/s/f tyre worn low on egde
o/s/f jacking point block insecure
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
body repairs to rear of vehicle
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CA04 MSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 CA04 MSU, 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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CA04 MSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2004.
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