MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
engine management light on
exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
engine management light on
exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated
nsf, nsr and osf tyres worn close to wear bars
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
nsf, nsr and osf tyres worn close to wear bars
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY53 LCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 LCJ, 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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AY53 LCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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