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LA53 OGD

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,750 mi
Last recorded138,750 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto80,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 138,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 133,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,106 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 126,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 119,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 119,237 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 111,841 miles

PLASTIC ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SILLS PLASTIC COVERED

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,452 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 101,452 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,596 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links have play

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,752 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slow retract

Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slow retract

Pass 24 Apr 2010 75,399 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 75,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,442 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 8 Apr 2008 58,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,836 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto reliability report

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LA53 OGD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LA53 OGD, 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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LA53 OGD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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