MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear brake pads getting low
small oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear brake pads getting low
small oil leak
Oil leak ()
n/s/f tyre getting low
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Oil leak ()
n/s/f tyre getting low
Gearbox mounting defective rear of box ()
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gear box ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective rear of box ()
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gear box ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
n/s/f calliper noisy
n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
14% imbalance on front service brakes
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight cracking on n/s rear tyre but not deep enough to reatch ply or cords
slight wear on both front brake disc
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FD04 VHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FD04 VHJ, 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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FD04 VHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2004.
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