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SS04PUB
2004 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SS04PUB
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 48 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
48
Total Tests
37
Passes
11
Failures
77.08%
Pass Rate
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143 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,826 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,147 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,762 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded shoxs (5.3.2 (b))
30 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 139,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,824 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,929 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,265 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,351 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,484 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,912 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,239 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,418 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,517 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,944 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,989 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front 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))
- both rear suspension bump stops detached
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,858 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019 13 Jun 202610 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,790 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- undertrays fitted
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Oil leak ()
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,268 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018 13 Jun 20264 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,386 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front slight cut on tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall
- both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges
- slight brake bind offside rear
2 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking requires a new fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight cut on tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords
- slight brake bind offside rear
- both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges
- Oil leak ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,986 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,900 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak
- slight brake bind on nearside rear
- both rear suspension upper rose joints have slight play
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,078 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016 13 Jun 20265 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,078 MI
13 Jun 20261 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,388 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,858 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 13 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,077 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,819 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,573 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,573 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,060 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 13 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,479 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 13 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,378 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,938 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 13 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,938 MI
13 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,159 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011 13 Jun 202613 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,498 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2011 13 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,559 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,559 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,046 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2010 13 Jun 20268 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,367 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2009 13 Jun 20261 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,553 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 13 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,563 MI
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SS04PUB was registered on 2004-12-31
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