# SN04LPJ — SAAB 9-3 MOT History & Vehicle Check SN04LPJ is a Silver SAAB 9-3, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2004-05-14. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SN04LPJ — 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 | SN04LPJ | | Make | SAAB | | Model | 9-3 | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1796cc | | First registered | 2004-05-14 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2016-10-30 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 15 - Passes: 9 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 60% - Total defects recorded: 44 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2015-10-16 16:11:11 | PASSED | 130,283 MI | 2016-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2015-10-16 11:59:05 | FAILED | 130,283 MI | — | | 2014-10-30 14:32:00 | PASSED | 115,892 MI | 2015-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2014-10-29 10:06:11 | FAILED | 115,890 MI | — | | 2013-10-31 13:35:37 | PASSED | 99,928 MI | 2014-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2013-10-30 09:59:13 | FAILED | 99,928 MI | — | | 2012-10-31 12:22:23 | PASSED | 85,501 MI | 2013-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2012-10-31 10:41:50 | FAILED | 85,501 MI | — | | 2011-10-25 15:05:22 | PASSED | 70,280 MI | 2012-10-26 00:00:00 | | 2011-10-25 13:40:33 | FAILED | 70,280 MI | — | | 2010-10-27 11:02:24 | PASSED | 56,053 MI | 2011-10-26 00:00:00 | | 2010-10-15 12:49:11 | FAILED | 55,916 MI | — | | 2009-07-22 11:52:00 | PASSED | 37,515 MI | 2010-07-28 00:00:00 | | 2008-07-29 16:05:36 | PASSED | 20,903 MI | 2009-07-28 00:00:00 | | 2007-04-23 10:42:10 | PASSED | 13,450 MI | 2008-05-14 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2015-10-16 16:11:11 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Engine covers fitted - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) **2015-10-16 11:59:05 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Engine covers fitted - ADVISORY: EML Illuminated - FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) **2014-10-29 10:06:11 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) **2013-10-31 13:35:37 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) **2013-10-30 09:59:13 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) **2012-10-31 10:41:50 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2011-10-25 15:05:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) **2011-10-25 13:40:33 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) **2010-10-27 11:02:24 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) **2010-10-15 12:49:11 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) **2009-07-22 11:52:00 (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) - USER ENTERED: both rear tyres unevenly worn. **2008-07-29 16:05:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SN04LPJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SN04LPJ. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.