# HD04LPK — SAAB 9-3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

HD04LPK is a Black SAAB 9-3, Petrol (1998cc), first registered 2004-06-03. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for HD04LPK — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | HD04LPK |
| Make | SAAB |
| Model | 9-3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1998cc |
| First registered | 2004-06-03 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2024-06-25 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 29
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 13
- Pass rate: 55.17%
- Total defects recorded: 146

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 14:27:11 | FAILED | 206,577 MI | — |
| 2023-06-26 14:08:42 | PASSED | 205,507 MI | 2024-06-25 00:00:00 |
| 2023-06-16 10:11:37 | FAILED | 205,505 MI | — |
| 2021-06-08 16:15:50 | PASSED | 202,095 MI | 2022-06-11 00:00:00 |
| 2021-06-07 12:11:44 | FAILED | 202,091 MI | — |
| 2020-06-12 08:25:38 | PASSED | 191,630 MI | 2021-06-11 00:00:00 |
| 2020-06-12 08:25:37 | FAILED | 191,630 MI | — |
| 2019-06-07 14:14:56 | PASSED | 181,036 MI | 2020-12-06 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-21 09:08:02 | PASSED | 175,241 MI | 2019-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-21 09:08:01 | FAILED | 175,241 MI | — |
| 2017-05-22 11:51:49 | PASSED | 169,581 MI | 2018-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-22 09:41:06 | FAILED | 169,581 MI | — |
| 2016-05-31 15:16:47 | PASSED | 162,290 MI | 2017-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-31 11:17:28 | FAILED | 162,290 MI | — |
| 2015-06-02 12:01:30 | PASSED | 154,479 MI | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-01 12:47:04 | FAILED | 154,479 MI | — |
| 2014-06-02 14:26:08 | PASSED | 146,848 MI | 2015-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-27 17:49:42 | FAILED | 146,699 MI | — |
| 2013-05-28 12:11:01 | PASSED | 137,792 MI | 2014-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-01 15:15:39 | PASSED | 129,410 MI | 2013-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-01 13:25:39 | FAILED | 129,410 MI | — |
| 2011-05-24 14:19:13 | PASSED | 119,565 MI | 2012-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2011-05-24 09:41:38 | FAILED | 119,565 MI | — |
| 2010-05-12 13:08:41 | PASSED | 108,307 MI | 2011-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2010-05-11 12:07:43 | FAILED | 108,307 MI | — |
| 2009-05-21 10:03:50 | PASSED | 93,069 MI | 2010-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-16 10:34:56 | FAILED | 75,218 MI | — |
| 2008-05-16 10:34:56 | PASSED | 75,218 MI | 2009-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2007-05-15 12:06:05 | PASSED | 52,352 MI | 2008-06-03 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-09-26 14:27:11 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2023-06-26 14:08:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2023-06-16 10:11:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bot Sides Not Holding Main Beam When Operated (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2021-06-08 16:15:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: exhaust system has slight corrosion
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2021-06-07 12:11:44 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: exhaust system has slight corrosion
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2020-06-12 08:25:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

**2020-06-12 08:25:37 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- PRS: Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- PRS: Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2019-06-07 14:14:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2018-05-21 09:08:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2018-05-21 09:08:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- PRS: Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- PRS: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

**2017-05-22 11:51:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

**2017-05-22 09:41:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: deformation of nearside rear tyre tread noted
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

**2016-05-31 15:16:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2016-05-31 11:17:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2015-06-02 12:01:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2015-06-01 12:47:04 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2014-06-02 14:26:08 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: both front tyres wearing outer edges

**2014-05-27 17:49:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: both front tyres wearing outer edges

**2013-05-28 12:11:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear & offside rear (lower front) suspension arm outer ball joints, play noted, recommend further inspection/replacement
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2012-06-01 15:15:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2012-06-01 13:25:39 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

**2011-05-24 14:19:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
- USER ENTERED: both front tyres worn low

**2011-05-24 09:41:38 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
- USER ENTERED: both front tyres worn low

**2010-05-11 12:07:43 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: rear tyres worn on inner edges
- USER ENTERED: nail in o/s/r tyre
- USER ENTERED: front number plate deteriorating
- USER ENTERED: crack in windscreen

**2008-05-16 10:34:56 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre worn on edges plus nail in tread
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres perishing between treads and badly worn on inner edges

**2008-05-16 10:34:56 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre worn on edges plus nail in tread
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres perishing between treads and badly worn on inner edges

**2007-05-15 12:06:05 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: screw in nearside rear tyre

## Full vehicle report

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.