MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 22 inch (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear shock absorbers corroded
oil leak
rear suspension components slightly corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front exhaust hanger snapped,system still secure
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 22 inch (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger snapped, system still secure
Rear shock absorbers corroded
oil leak
rear suspension components slightly corroded
both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
both rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion
centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure
front number plate slightly deteriorated
n/s headlamp lense slightly faded
signs of corrosion to front and rear subframes
signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrels
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
both rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion
centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure
front number plate slightly deteriorated
n/s headlamp lense slightly faded
signs of corrosion to front and rear subframes
signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrels
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides under rubber cover (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both sides shock casings corroded
Suspension components corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened more then one place (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear brake pipes corrodeing
suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
both rear shock absorbers top mounts badly corroded but still support shocks
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside front corner (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear shock absorbers top mounts badly corroded but still support shocks
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
both rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres out of shape
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear coil springs rusted
both rear tyres wearing on inside edge
front and rear brake discs rusted
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear coil springs rusted
both rear tyres wearing on inside edge
front and rear brake discs rusted
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YJ03 NXA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YJ03 NXA, 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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YJ03 NXA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2003.
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