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AY53 LDX

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,761 mi
Last recorded146,761 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,761 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 146,761 miles

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

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 127,053 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 127,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,627 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 103,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 81,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

left rear tyre has some seperation and will require changing soon

Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,979 miles

left rear tyre has some seperation and will require changing soon

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,378 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,378 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,803 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009
Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,373 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r outter side light bulb inop

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,244 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 LDX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY53 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

AY53 LDX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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