MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested due to oil leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking top tank (2.3.3b)
Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens Missing (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens Missing (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens Missing (1.2.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also run flat inner edge and sidewall bald Outer edge has bulges too (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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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EU53 HWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 EU53 HWJ, 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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EU53 HWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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