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MP53PFG
2003 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration MP53PFG
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in plastic coating assessment difficult (1.1.11 (c))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,588 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,694 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
17 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,252 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019 22 Jun 20265 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,993 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,737 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Oil Leak
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,710 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,491 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 22 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,784 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,327 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,275 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,048 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 22 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,347 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010 22 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,901 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009 22 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,007 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
18 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,326 MI
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MP53PFG was registered on 2003-10-29
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