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AY53 MHX

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,375 mi
Last recorded193,375 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 193,375 miles

Both front dip beam patterns weak due to headlamp plastic deteriorated

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/45/17

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 193,375 miles

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

Both front dip beam patterns weak due to headlamp plastic deteriorated

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/45/17

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 187,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 179,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 161,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 145,288 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 132,710 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 132,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/R brake just starting to bind when turned by hand.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 118,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 103,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,661 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 84,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,427 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 MHX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

AY53 MHX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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