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A17 MXM

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 148,030 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 147,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 136,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 124,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 15 Dec 2012 124,973 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,360 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ARE WEARING LOW AROUND INNERS.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 112,319 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ARE WEARING LOW AROUND INNERS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 101,658 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 101,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,589 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,947 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 44,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

power steering slightly heavy at engine idle.

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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A17 MXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A17 MXM, 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 A17 MXM registered?

A17 MXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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