MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
PLASTIC ENGINE COVERS FITTED
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SILLS PLASTIC COVERED
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside and offside front anti roll bar links have play
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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