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LD53RYU
2003 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration LD53RYU
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,859 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- General underbody corrosion
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,859 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- General underbody corrosion
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,586 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,392 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,394 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Sides Sills Covers Fitted.
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Both Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,856 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Under side general surface Rust
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,286 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- General under vehicle corrosion.
- Offside rear brake pads are wearing low.
- Front sub-frame rusty.
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake pads are wearing low.
- Front sub-frame rusty.
- General under vehicle corrosion.
3 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- front brake discs corroded
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- under vehicle corrosion
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,134 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- front subframe rusty
- Offside Rear pads close to legal limit
- Front tyres on legal limit
20 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,428 MI
9 Jun 202620 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,428 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016 9 Jun 202611 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,052 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014 9 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,067 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013 9 Jun 202624 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,529 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,862 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 92,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,842 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,737 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2010 9 Jun 20269 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,811 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,588 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2008 9 Jun 202612 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
26 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,036 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 9 Jun 202626 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 48,036 MI
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LD53RYU was registered on 2003-09-30
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