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SF04FHS
2004 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SF04FHS
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,364 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively faded (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,293 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,830 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear pipe see chalkings (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,291 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,142 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,158 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,922 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,968 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,562 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear noise on rear brake
- Offside Front coil spring corroded
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,282 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,529 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,883 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014 11 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,033 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,658 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,227 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,316 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2011 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
10 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,105 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,105 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,944 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2009 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,482 MI
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SF04FHS was registered on 2004-03-19
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