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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights misted - beam just met (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective infront of axle (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front service brake has very slight lag in operation
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2250450zr 17w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged near min requoirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near min requirements 225 45 zr 17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear bumper damaged but secure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged near min requoirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near min requirements 225 45 zr 17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear bumper damaged but secure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5/6000 approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5/6000 approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 3 and 4mm 225/45zr17 94w xl (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake fluid level is a little low and black
center exhaust mount snapped off but exhaust is still surported by other mounts
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre/rear exhaust mount broken but system secure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F upper anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly insecure
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise exhaust centre section rattling and metal braket broken
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise exhaust centre section rattling and metal braket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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CA04 MSY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 MSY, 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 MSY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2004.
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