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2003 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration LC03WSY
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 03 Dec 2022
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,094 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,766 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,572 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- central exhaust section corroded
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear subframe corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,511 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- long brake pedal travel
- rear coil springs corroded
- corrosion to under body and components
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,272 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,387 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 11 Jun 20269 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 128,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
7 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,689 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,716 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,224 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,721 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2010 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,008 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,271 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2008 11 Jun 20266 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,127 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202611 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,229 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2007 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LC03WSY was registered on 2003-07-04
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