MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust system corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all 4 brake disc's corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
cover under engine/gearbox therefore could not check items adequatley that are situated in/around thses areas
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are becoming worn on the edges
both rear tyres are starting to crack in the treads
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YD53 WLH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YD53 WLH, 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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YD53 WLH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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