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SF04FHB
2004 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SF04FHB
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
25 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 143,273 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,584 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026 10 Jun 202612 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,774 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025 10 Jun 20266 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,242 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,937 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,179 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,396 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,722 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019 10 Jun 20267 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,611 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2018 10 Jun 20265 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,909 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017 10 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,118 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 10 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,118 MI
10 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,971 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 10 Jun 202623 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,157 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013 10 Jun 202623 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,614 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,442 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,186 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011 10 Jun 202613 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,753 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010 10 Jun 202613 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
26 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,883 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009 10 Jun 202626 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,836 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2008 10 Jun 202626 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 19,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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SF04FHB was registered on 2004-03-12
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