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This 2004 SAAB 9-3 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 124,087 miles 5 months ago on Friday 27th February 2026 at 10:30.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 27th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Sunday 1st August 2027.

HN04XEC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 2027124,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - All Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202527TH FEBRUARY 2026119,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2025119,537 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202416TH FEBRUARY 2025114,494 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Torn On Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mount Broken
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202331ST JANUARY 2024109,632 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202231ST JANUARY 2023105,892 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202131ST JANUARY 2022103,341 MI
PASSED26TH JUNE 201925TH DECEMBER 202098,007 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND MAY 201819TH JUNE 201991,533 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s Front Fog Light Not Working
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND MAY 201891,533 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - N/s Front Fog Light Not Working
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH JUNE 201719TH JUNE 201884,893 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Ram(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
FAILED15TH JUNE 201784,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Does Not Fasten Securely Maintaining The Sealing Arrangement (7.2.4b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  10. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  12. FAIL - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Ram(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
PASSED16TH MAY 201614TH JUNE 201775,162 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
PASSED15TH JUNE 201514TH JUNE 201666,167 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED15TH JUNE 201566,167 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Front Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201426TH NOVEMBER 201563,961 MI
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201326TH NOVEMBER 201458,059 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201223RD NOVEMBER 201352,721 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201123RD NOVEMBER 201249,070 MI
PASSED16TH JUNE 201015TH JUNE 201142,907 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 200919TH MAY 201037,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED19TH MAY 200819TH MAY 200933,238 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 200719TH MAY 200828,684 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HN04XEC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

HN04XEC MOT Comments

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HN04XEC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 124,087 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,640 miles

HN04XEC FAQs

This Saab 9-3 with registration HN04XEC was manufactured on Wednesday 19th May 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 124,087 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 5,640 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means HN04XEC has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-3 has had 69 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does HN04XEC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 31st July 2026 HN04XEC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HN04XEC Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 31st July 2026 HN04XEC does have Tax. Read more

When does HN04XEC Tax expire?

The current Tax for HN04XEC will expire in 1 year on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does HN04XEC MOT expire?

The current MOT for HN04XEC will expire in 7 months on Saturday 27th February 2027. Read more

When did HN04XEC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HN04XEC was on Friday 27th February 2026 at 10:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HN04XEC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for HN04XEC we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has HN04XEC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for HN04XEC we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is HN04XEC?

HN04XEC is registered as a 2004 Saab 9-3. Read more

How many miles has HN04XEC done?

The odometer reading for HN04XEC at the last MOT in February 2026 was 124,087 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,640 miles per year. Read more

How old is HN04XEC?

The vehicle HN04XEC was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 19th May 2004. Read more

What colour is HN04XEC?

The official colour of HN04XEC is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does HN04XEC have?

HN04XEC has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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