MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured to rear cable untidy (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front putty repair done to inner wheel rim
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured to rear cable untidy (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front putty repair done to inner wheel rim
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded
Offside Front jacking block missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded
Offside Front jacking block missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower u\j (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished and starting to crack
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished and starting to crack
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection on the underside
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FD03 DYB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FD03 DYB, 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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FD03 DYB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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