MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
offside front seat does not tip up allowing access to rear
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
offside front seat does not tip up allowing access to rear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and painted with thick black paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and painted with thick black paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear tyres wearing inner edges
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
poor beam pattern in headlamps
sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
very poor beam pattern in headlamps
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise petrol tank straps slightly corroded
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
sill covers fitted
nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
cracking to n/s/r tyre not affecting the tyre structure cracking to o/s/r tyre not affecting the tyre stucture
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YO53 RSX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YO53 RSX, 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 YO53 RSX registered?
YO53 RSX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is YO53 RSX safe to buy?
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