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2004 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration HD04LPV
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 23 Mar 2023
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,663 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside headlight image poor
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside headlight image poor
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,562 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flange slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (ridge) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flange slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (ridge) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,379 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flange slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
12 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flange slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- handbrake lever travel
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,879 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
8 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,153 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,640 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear tyres perished
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,640 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear tyres perished
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,482 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 8 Mar 20137 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,042 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013 24 Nov 20129 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,583 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,553 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011 10 Nov 201010 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,754 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2010 3 Nov 20093 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
5 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,557 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009 5 Nov 20084 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
28 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,159 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2008 28 Jun 200728 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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HD04LPV was registered on 2004-06-30
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