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2003 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration FN03CEF
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1988cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 10 Apr 2023
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,669 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
8 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested chain rattle (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,953 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2022 4 Jun 20269 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,953 MI
4 Jun 20264 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,923 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2021 4 Jun 202627 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,548 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020 4 Jun 20268 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,548 MI
4 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,097 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019 4 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,097 MI
4 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,038 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018 4 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,038 MI
4 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,235 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017 4 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,235 MI
4 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,313 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 4 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,313 MI
4 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,449 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 4 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,449 MI
4 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,345 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 4 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,713 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,713 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,510 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 4 Jun 20261 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,018 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,799 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2010 4 Jun 20268 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,875 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2009 4 Jun 202627 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,709 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
16 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,852 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2007 4 Jun 202616 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FN03CEF was registered on 2003-03-28
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