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2004 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration DX04HPN
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 19 Sep 2022
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 179,916 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear subframe bushes heavily perished
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 179,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount snapped offf (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear subframe bushes heavily perished
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,821 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
25 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 171,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Track control arm with track/cam adj (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,390 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- ** Engine oil level is below minimum **
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Both rear tyres have heavy uneven wear
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall is split (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall is split (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Both rear tyres have heavy uneven wear
- ** Engine oil level is below minimum **
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,857 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 20 Jun 202620 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,109 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge strong adsvise (4.1.E.1)
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Offside rear tyre tread stepped
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,937 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded unions alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Inner TYRE - abnormal wear
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)
- Rear TYRES- abnormal wear
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner TYRE - abnormal wear
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded unions alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)
- Rear TYRES- abnormal wear
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,975 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak round o/s/f of engine bay
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak round o/s/f of engine bay
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,212 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,835 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,433 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2013 20 Jun 20262 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,230 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2012 20 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,560 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2012 20 Jun 202614 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,502 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011 20 Jun 202614 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,551 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 20 Jun 202618 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,965 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009 20 Jun 202614 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,874 MI
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DX04HPN was registered on 2004-05-13
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