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2003 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration LD53RWX
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 24 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,191 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,715 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre 6mm ()
13 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Rear mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre 6mm ()
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,010 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,538 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,102 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Top engine cover fitted ; Sill guards fitted
17 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,251 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- headlamp outputs poor
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,863 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020 9 Jun 202611 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,482 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019 9 Jun 20261 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,685 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- both headlights in poor condition
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,071 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 9 Jun 202615 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,071 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 9 Jun 202629 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,695 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 9 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,233 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 9 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,362 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 9 Jun 202613 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,793 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 9 Jun 202613 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,591 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,619 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 9 Jun 202627 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,027 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 9 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,611 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,201 MI
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LD53RWX was registered on 2003-09-26
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