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MX53 LDD

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

160,722 mi
Last recorded160,722 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 160,722 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 160,720 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 156,331 miles

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.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 149,167 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 149,152 miles

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.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 149,022 miles

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.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 141,476 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 141,436 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 141,281 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 116,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 108,192 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,487 miles

1 exhaust mounting bracket broken off but system secure

Fail 17 Feb 2016 99,487 miles

1 exhaust mounting bracket broken off but system secure

Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 89,092 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 89,092 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,771 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,771 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 71,335 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,335 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,068 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,068 miles

Exhaust Has A Support Bracket Missing

Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,341 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,279 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,623 miles

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.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp reliability report

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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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