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DX04 HRG

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,669 mi
Last recorded129,669 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 HRG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,669 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 125,762 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 122,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 122,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,422 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 122,403 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,105 miles

All coil springs are corroded

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Ns front headlamp image is poor

Os front shock absorber casing is very corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,105 miles

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

All coil springs are corroded

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Ns front headlamp image is poor

Os front shock absorber casing is very corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,558 miles

Both rear coil springs are very corroded at their base

Fuel filter is very corroded

Rear suspension arms are very corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 100,699 miles

Both front shock absorber casings are very corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,853 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,279 miles

rear tyres stepped inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,279 miles

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres stepped inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,112 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 58,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,039 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,622 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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DX04 HRG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 93,216 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 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX04 HRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX04 HRG registered?

DX04 HRG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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