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AY53 DYX

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,046 mi
Last recorded137,046 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 137,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 130,245 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 121,149 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,117 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,002 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has nail in center of tread

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2015 112,002 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has nail in center of tread

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,982 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,321 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,321 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

ENGIN OIL LEAK

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,479 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,021 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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AY53 DYX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 DYX, 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 AY53 DYX registered?

AY53 DYX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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