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VX03 AYC

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,026 mi
Last recorded207,026 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 207,026 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 206,588 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 197,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 189,836 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 189,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 182,672 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 182,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 175,704 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 175,704 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 167,539 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 167,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 161,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 161,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 150,817 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,784 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 139,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 129,300 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 114,666 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 97,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,172 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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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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What year was VX03 AYC registered?

VX03 AYC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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