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AY53 DZK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,038 mi
Last recorded177,038 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 177,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 177,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 177,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

offside rear parking brake slightly weak

Pass 11 Dec 2018 170,618 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 166,077 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 165,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 163,441 miles

Both front dip beam patters very weak

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 163,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No motor sound (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 224/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front dip beam patters very weak

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 160,492 miles

Engine covers fitted

Hand break could do with slight adjustment

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 154,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 149,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 141,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 134,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 118,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 98,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,464 miles

nearside front tyre on limits 1'6mm

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,657 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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 DZK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DZK, 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 DZK registered?

AY53 DZK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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