2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · HF04 FOH
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 157,568 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF04 FOH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2024
- 157,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF04 FOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-3 (HF04 FOH) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduc”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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