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LD53RXY
2003 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration LD53RXY
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
29 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nsr tyre badly perished/cracked
- no engine oil showing on dipstick
- both rear brake discs worn/corroded
- both headlamps have poor beam image
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- osf fog lamp not working
29 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,402 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear tyre perishing Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear tyre perishing Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,462 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
- Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
13 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking Filter area (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
4 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,830 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- o/s/r tyre is void on inside
31 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- o/s/r tyre is void on inside
23 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,724 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016 9 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
23 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,668 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,618 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014 9 Jun 202630 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,168 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013 9 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,820 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012 9 Jun 202610 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,803 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 9 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,589 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 9 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,774 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,193 MI
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LD53RXY was registered on 2003-09-30
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