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SF04FMK
2004 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SF04FMK
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
27 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Hole at lower arm mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Power steering component leaking Rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers stopping in middle of windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,871 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018 11 Jun 202620 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,863 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,669 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advise rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- Nearside Front Advise slight play in steering rack
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
5 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken off (7.1.1)
- Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Advise slight play in steering rack
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Advise rear exhaust heatshield insecure
20 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp inop
- heat shield above rear exhaust insecure
- front exhaust deteriorated at flexi
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear brake disc red in colour and has a slight bind
19 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,579 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,579 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,309 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2014 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,854 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,575 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 11 Jun 202615 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,410 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012 11 Jun 202617 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
11 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,579 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 11 Jun 202612 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,892 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2010 11 Jun 202612 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,551 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2009 11 Jun 20261 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,066 MI
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SF04FMK was registered on 2004-05-17
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