MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
SILL COVERS FITTED
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
SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME
HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
SILL COVERS FITTED
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
corrosion to front and rear suspension
heavy surface corrosion to front subframe
heavy surface corrosion to inner sills
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
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
under side rusty
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
under guards
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
under side light rust
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
under side light rust
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
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
rear discs corroded
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing unevenly (wheel alignment?)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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A15 AXR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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