MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
eml light displayed
rear subframe very rusty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear top shock mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear top shock mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front top shock mount slightly worn
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule lower ferrule on flexi at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre getting low on tread
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
small stone chips in windscreen
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
small stone chips in windscreen
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
offside headlamp only just has pattern
oil leak
oil leak
small stone chips in screen
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light on
offside headlamp only just has pattern
oil leak
oil leak
small stone chips in screen
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear tyres getting low on tread
front number plate starting to deteriate
offside front headlight only just has pattern
oil leak
small stone chips in screen
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear tyres getting low on tread
front number plate starting to deteriate
offside front headlight only just has pattern
oil leak
small stone chips in screen
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chips in screen
ecm light on
rear tyres getting low on tread
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chips in screen
ecm light on
rear tyres getting low on tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side rear seat belt slightly frayed ok on day of test
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
sill covers fitted
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX03 AYC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VX03 AYC, 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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VX03 AYC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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