MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,916 miAbove average mileage for this year
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exhaust slightly corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front oil leak
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer has cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and cracked on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
O/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
Oil leak
Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
O/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
Oil leak
Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak ?
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
oil leak ?
both rear tyres going out of shape
screen blades smear slightly
slight weep from pas rack
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight leak from power steering rack
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY03 PLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AY03 PLJ, 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 AY03 PLJ registered?
AY03 PLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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