MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all inner wheel arches corroded
nearside rear chassis rail corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by spring seat corroded through to inner reinforcing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all inner wheel arches corroded
nearside rear chassis rail corroded
gearbox leaking oil
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Outer Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine managment light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine management light on
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R tyre inner tread going out of shape
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
N/S/R tyre inner tread going out of shape
N/s/f foglamp lens broken
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear brake pad material approximatly 1/2-2/3rds worn
rear exhaust to centre pipe clamp excessivly corroded recommend replaced
near side rear flexible brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion
rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded not leaking (recommend replaced)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
brake fluid level low
near side rear flexible brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion
offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges
rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded not leaking (recommend replaced)
front brake pads over 3/4 worn
offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge
oil leak from rear of engine
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FX03 GEY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FX03 GEY, 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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FX03 GEY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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