MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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various corrosion under side vehicle
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside wing mirror glass missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn one edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake fluid low
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components strut top mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS APPROX 60% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside NS BODY OUT RIGGER BECOMING CORRODED
Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
Offside Front REAR OSF OF FRON SUB FRAME SLIGHT CORROSION
Offside OS BODY OUT RIGGER BECOMING CORRODED
Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired NSF UPPER SUSPENSION TURRET CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail COIL SPRING BEARING TIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS APPROX 60% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside NS BODY OUT RIGGER BECOMING CORRODED
Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
Offside OS BODY OUT RIGGER BECOMING CORRODED
Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAKS AROUND SEAMS,FRONT FLEXI WEEBIN SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAKS AROUND SEAMS,FRONT FLEXI WEEBIN SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
REAR PADS LOW REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING FRONT PADS BECOMING LOW
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
REAR PADS LOW REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING FRONT PADS BECOMING LOW
FRONT FLEXI EXHAUST PIPE WEBBING BROKEN
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FRONT FLEXI EXHAUST PIPE WEBBING BROKEN
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
near side rear tyre is starting become out of shape
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YB53 BHX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YB53 BHX, 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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YB53 BHX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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