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OV03LRU
2003 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1988cc
General Information
- Registration OV03LRU
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1988cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 202,287 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
- under vehicle plastic trim adrift
- service warning lamps on
- headlamp switch loose
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front tyre void of tread on outer edge
13 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 202,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- under vehicle plastic trim adrift
- service warning lamps on
- headlamp switch loose
- exhaust system extensivly corroded
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front tyre void of tread on outer edge
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 198,562 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front electric window inoperative
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front shock absorber top collar excessive corroded and half missing
- Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped into out position (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 198,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front shock absorber top collar excessive corroded and half missing
- Offside Front electric window inoperative
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped into out position (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 194,632 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 194,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 189,840 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections
- engine cover obscuring components in engine bay
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 189,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections
- engine cover obscuring components in engine bay
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 185,129 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
- engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay
- oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections
29 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 185,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge
- oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections
- engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 176,869 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 176,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 163,367 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 162,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 149,352 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,071 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,469 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,403 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2011 26 Jun 202623 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,219 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 96,219 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,361 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2009 26 Jun 202620 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,226 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2008 26 Jun 202620 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 41,116 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,116 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV03LRU was registered on 2003-03-28
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