MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear 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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corroded areas repaired and covered in thick black sealants
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear 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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
o/s and n/s inner sills/chassis corroded.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
O/S AND N/S CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s chassis and inner sills slightly corroded.
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s chassis and inner sills slightly corroded.
0/s and N/s inner sills slightly corroded
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/s and n/s inner sills slightly corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall split/cut in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounts cracked / broken - both (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR / OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Radiator mounts corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both clouded / faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded, insecure
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR / OSR trailing arms - bushes worn also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan / sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Rear exhaust mount broke but exhaust still secure
1 exhaust mounting bracket broken off but system secure
1 exhaust mounting bracket broken off but system secure
Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust Has A Support Bracket Missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust Has A Support Bracket Missing
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?
Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
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MX53 LDD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 LDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MX53 LDD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 9 September 2003.
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