MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front nearside and offside tyres worn on edges
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch shock absorber upper mounts area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
uneven tyre wear nearside rear
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
uneven tyre wear nearside rear
front brake pads wearing low on inner pad
Offside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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FX53 KGV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FX53 KGV, 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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FX53 KGV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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