MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front 2 FOG LAMPS DAMAGED
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING PERISHING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm also cracked and perished, ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre is cracking and spliting on the inner part of tread, ( Advise Replace )
Offside Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake Pedal is spongy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm also cracked and perished, ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre is cracking and spliting on the inner part of tread, ( Advise Replace )
Nearside Front FOG LAMP DAMAGED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8MM LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front FOG LAMP DAMAGED
Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished
steering rack weeping slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished
steering rack weeping slightly
both front anti roll bar link arm lower bushes perished
offside rear brake binding slightly
steering rack weeping slightly
Nearside 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)
both rear tyres out of shape
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside 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)
both rear tyres out of shape
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear number plate blemished
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear number plate blemished
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY03 UEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FY03 UEF, 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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FY03 UEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2003.
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