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2003 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration MX03WNF
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1985cc
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- Expired 19 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 161,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Fuel system component insecure fuel filler neck clamp (7.2.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- rear exhaust silencer outer shield corroded
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,725 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting missing and tailpipe is very rusty
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside front washer partly blocked
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside front and Offside rear tyres starting to perish
- Nearside front and Offside front floor rusty under seats
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 158,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside front washer partly blocked
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside front and Offside front floor rusty under seats
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
- NSF and OSR tyres starting to perish OSF and NSR side walls starting to split but cords not showing
- Exhaust mounting missing and tailpipe is very rusty
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,279 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 154,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 151,723 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 151,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
22 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 148,709 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 148,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,288 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 145,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 141,205 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
31 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 141,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,866 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011 19 Jun 20264 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 106,720 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 106,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,327 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2009 19 Jun 202628 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,843 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2008 19 Jun 202628 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 69,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,104 MI
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MX03WNF was registered on 2003-03-21
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