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2003 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration OV03LSX
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1985cc
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- Expires 19 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 88,840 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027 26 Jun 202611 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,692 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,299 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,770 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021 26 Jun 20269 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,795 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,892 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wings (6.1.B.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,523 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,538 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,015 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2016 26 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,255 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015 26 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,862 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 26 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,400 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013 26 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,312 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012 26 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
12 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,951 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2011 26 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,210 MI
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)
27 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,210 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
11 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,137 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,137 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,202 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV03LSX was registered on 2003-04-21
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