MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers - top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers - top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both shock absorber top mounting brackets corroded and broken around one of the three mounting bolts
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both shock absorber top mounting brackets corroded and broken around one of the three mounting bolts
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both shock absorber top mounting brackets corroded and deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both shock absorber top mounting brackets corroded and deteriorating
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear upper shock absorber mounting bracket deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear upper shock absorber mounting bracket deteriorating
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil on minimum level
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil on minimum level
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating where pipe enters silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both suspension knuckle upper bushes/bearings - n/s just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle when brake applied and released (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating where pipe enters silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both suspension knuckle upper bushes/bearings - n/s just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Both rear suspension hub upper bushes/bearings have slight play
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)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Both rear suspension hub upper bushes/bearings have slight play
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)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
n/s mirror glass missing
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
parking brake lever sometimes awkard to release
slight play in both rear suspension upright upper bushes/bearings
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
n/s mirror glass missing
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
parking brake lever sometimes awkard to release
slight play in both rear suspension upright upper bushes/bearings
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
esp fault displayed on dash
slight play n/s/r suspension hub upper bush/bearing
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
o/s/f anti roll bar link dust boot adrift
Theese are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
both rear tyres heavily feathered and worn on inner edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)
all 4 inner wings have liners fitted
both rear tyres worn on inner edges - still legal ,tread not as deep as centre
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
all 4 inner wings have liners fitted
both rear tyres worn on inner edges - still legal ,tread not as deep as centre
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
SOME WEAR ON REAR BRAKE DISCS
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DK53 CXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 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 DK53 CXX, 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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DK53 CXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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