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A15 AXR

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 AXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 134,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL TO FLOORPAN (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 131,961 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 28 Nov 2022 131,957 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,143 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 25 Nov 2021 129,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SILL COVERS FITTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,614 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

heavy surface corrosion to inner sills

Fail 13 Nov 2020 126,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear suspension

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

heavy surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 6 Dec 2019 124,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 118,400 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2018 118,395 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,106 miles

under guards

Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,106 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

under guards

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,994 miles

under side light rust

Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under side light rust

Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,615 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat back cannot be moved forward to gain access to seat belt

Offside Rear not checked

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,292 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 93,292 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,966 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 84,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,513 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 77,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,213 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing unevenly (wheel alignment?)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,269 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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A15 AXR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 AXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 AXR registered?

A15 AXR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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