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2004 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration CF04DXB
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 12 Aug 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,430 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,347 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,181 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,333 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022 19 Jun 202624 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,170 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,136 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rusty and damp (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
15 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rusty and damp (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,137 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,612 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,772 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017 19 Jun 20263 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,772 MI
19 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,441 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 19 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,589 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 19 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,925 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,756 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 121,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,641 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,298 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 19 Jun 20266 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,183 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,223 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,418 MI
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CF04DXB was registered on 2004-08-05
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