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GN04 HDA

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,530 mi
Last recorded87,530 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto80,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 HDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,530 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror back missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

vehicle has a major leak of oil

Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,520 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror back missing

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

vehicle has a major leak of oil

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,990 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

engine oil low

exhaust centre box deteriorated

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

engine oil low

exhaust centre box deteriorated

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 82,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 196,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 174,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray missing

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 174,393 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray missing

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s mirror cover missing

oil on minium

Pass 24 Feb 2011 151,722 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outter skin breaking up

Front pads low

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 151,722 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outter skin breaking up

Front pads low

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 126,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate and n/s has damaged

o/s/f antiroll bar link ball joints boot split

Fail 12 Mar 2010 126,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate and n/s has damaged

o/s/f antiroll bar link ball joints boot split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,965 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to cores 1cm long

Fail 13 Mar 2009 100,965 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/f tyre has cut to cores 1cm long

Fail 15 Feb 2008 75,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,261 miles

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

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

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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GN04 HDA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 80,870 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN04 HDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GN04 HDA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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