MOT Status
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146,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside headlamp light intensity reduced
Offside Rear Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine oil level below minimum
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Excessive corrosion to offside rear 1/4 pannel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint cover deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Excessive corrosion to offside rear 1/4 pannel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint cover deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Excessive corrosion to offside rear 1/4 pannel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm / deteriorated / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Excessive corrosion to offside rear 1/4 pannel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm / deteriorated / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi neck close to turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded on both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on both side (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi neck close to turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded on both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front and rear discs pitted
Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape
Front and rear discs pitted
Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape
Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a))
O/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres close to wear bars/perishing
child seats fitted to rear
front discs corroding/lipped
small chip in windscreen
o/s door mirror glass cracked
o/s/f outer brake pads 85% or more worn
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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FP04 HSE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FP04 HSE, 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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FP04 HSE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2004.
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