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AY53 NXZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,748 mi
Last recorded145,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 145,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 145,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger between chassis and sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 140,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 140,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking before primary silencer/expansion box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 135,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flex broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 131,038 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front fexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

damp around bleed nipple of offside rear caliper

Fail 18 Jun 2019 131,016 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front fexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

damp around bleed nipple of offside rear caliper

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,448 miles

Front tyre edges worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,727 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 106,727 miles

Offside rear brake binding UNABLE TO TURN MANUALLY (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 95,855 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,784 miles

o/s/r brake pad worn close to limit ...rear brake pads worn uneven side to side although performances even...discs worn and corroded will probally need replacing with pads

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,728 miles

light output from o/s/f dipbeam poor

rear brake pads worn uneven o/s/ close to limit discs corroding but performances good

Fail 29 Oct 2013 93,728 miles

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

light output from o/s/f dipbeam poor

rear brake pads worn uneven o/s/ close to limit discs corroding but performances good

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,378 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,370 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 78,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,847 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 69,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,558 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 59,548 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,809 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,649 miles

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

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 NXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NXZ, 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 NXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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