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2003 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration SP53SAR
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 15 Dec 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,305 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,197 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,397 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,538 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,787 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,725 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
- n/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated screw in inner tyre wall. (5.2.3 (l))
9 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- n/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
- o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated screw in inner tyre wall. (5.2.3 (l))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,542 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,542 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,414 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,193 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,208 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,099 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,125 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,581 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,338 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,824 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,990 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,730 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,527 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,718 MI
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SP53SAR was registered on 2003-10-20
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