MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
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))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Central Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear rear subframe damaged
Central Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear rear subframe damaged
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear D bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
centre and rear exhaust heatshield insecure
front brake shields touching disc
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre heatshield loose
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering system excessively rough both front top mount bearings excessively rough when rotated (2.1.1 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap does not secure locked (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear caliper brake lever stuck
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre heatshield loose
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
brake disc s rusty on edges
front and rear brake pads getting thin
tyre valve perished
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
brake disc s rusty on edges
front and rear brake pads getting thin
tyre valve perished
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear hand brake has a low reading
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing on the edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear hand brake has a low reading
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing on the edges
Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear (1.4.A.2f)
blow on exhaust rear box
play in nsf tie rod
very slight play in nsf lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Oil leak
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DK04 RYC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 DK04 RYC, 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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DK04 RYC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2004.
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