# HD04LPX — SAAB 9-3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

HD04LPX is a Grey SAAB 9-3, Petrol (1998cc), first registered 2004-06-30. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for HD04LPX — 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 | HD04LPX |
| Make | SAAB |
| Model | 9-3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1998cc |
| First registered | 2004-06-30 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-11-02 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 26
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 10
- Pass rate: 61.54%
- Total defects recorded: 85

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-03 13:26:54 | PASSED | 145,081 MI | 2023-11-02 00:00:00 |
| 2022-10-31 11:50:13 | FAILED | 145,075 MI | — |
| 2021-10-29 12:05:26 | PASSED | 143,054 MI | 2022-11-01 00:00:00 |
| 2021-10-28 09:34:27 | FAILED | 143,048 MI | — |
| 2020-11-02 16:15:21 | PASSED | 140,337 MI | 2021-11-01 00:00:00 |
| 2020-10-22 14:40:48 | FAILED | 140,337 MI | — |
| 2019-10-25 12:11:59 | PASSED | 137,775 MI | 2020-10-24 00:00:00 |
| 2019-10-11 11:21:51 | FAILED | 137,775 MI | — |
| 2018-10-01 09:47:07 | PASSED | 134,321 MI | 2019-10-12 00:00:00 |
| 2017-10-13 10:38:33 | PASSED | 130,039 MI | 2018-10-12 00:00:00 |
| 2017-08-30 11:19:03 | FAILED | 130,034 MI | — |
| 2016-08-12 18:00:37 | PASSED | 124,758 MI | 2017-09-03 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-04 11:58:26 | FAILED | 115,608 MI | — |
| 2015-09-04 11:58:26 | PASSED | 115,608 MI | 2016-09-03 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-03 09:20:44 | PASSED | 105,873 MI | 2015-09-03 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-03 09:20:44 | FAILED | 105,873 MI | — |
| 2013-09-02 15:27:47 | PASSED | 93,427 MI | 2014-09-03 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-02 09:34:20 | FAILED | 93,247 MI | — |
| 2012-09-04 16:27:39 | PASSED | 79,728 MI | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-04 16:27:39 | FAILED | 79,728 MI | — |
| 2011-08-11 14:24:05 | PASSED | 67,780 MI | 2012-09-01 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-08 10:42:16 | FAILED | 67,780 MI | — |
| 2010-09-02 09:52:19 | PASSED | 53,714 MI | 2011-09-01 00:00:00 |
| 2009-06-16 17:35:43 | PASSED | 37,921 MI | 2010-06-30 00:00:00 |
| 2008-06-24 10:42:39 | PASSED | 27,895 MI | 2009-06-30 00:00:00 |
| 2007-06-25 16:09:10 | PASSED | 22,816 MI | 2008-06-30 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-11-03 13:26:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2022-10-31 11:50:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis support leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

**2021-10-29 12:05:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2021-10-28 09:34:27 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2020-11-02 16:15:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

**2020-10-22 14:40:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front mirror missing
- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside offside (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

**2019-10-25 12:11:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF OSF (5.3.2 (b))

**2019-10-11 11:21:51 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF OSF (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced osf nsf (4.1.4 (b))
- MAJOR: Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2018-10-01 09:47:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2017-10-13 10:38:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

**2017-08-30 11:19:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)
- FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2016-08-12 18:00:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: OSF Drive Shaft Seal Leaking
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2015-09-04 11:58:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2015-09-04 11:58:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-09-03 09:20:44 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2013-09-02 09:34:20 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2012-09-04 16:27:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2012-09-04 16:27:39 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2011-08-08 10:42:16 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2009-06-16 17:35:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2008-06-24 10:42:39 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre

**2007-06-25 16:09:10 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: nail in nearside rear tyre

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for HD04LPX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/HD04LPX. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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