MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear suspension / front arm
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear suspension / front arm (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
parking brake efficiency only just met 19%
engine oil leaking
rear suspension mountings showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
engine oil leaking
rear suspension mountings showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack
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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FX53 LLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 LLZ, 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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What year was FX53 LLZ registered?
FX53 LLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2003.
Is FX53 LLZ safe to buy?
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