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RY53 DFL

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,973 mi
Last recorded146,973 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 DFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 144,702 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up non sidewalls and inbetween tread and edge of treads inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up sidewalls and inbetween treads and outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 144,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up non sidewalls and inbetween tread and edge of treads inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up sidewalls and inbetween treads and outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 141,975 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Oct 2022 139,745 miles

Offside Rear lens has condensation inside

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,950 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2020 131,765 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and starting to go out of shape ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 129,671 miles

oil leak from engine

water leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2018 125,576 miles

engine has oil leak

hand brake not always releasing

handbrake has travel

rear cross member rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2018 125,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

engine has oil leak

hand brake not always releasing

handbrake has travel

rear cross member rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2017 121,765 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 121,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,128 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,826 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,867 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2012 71,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,621 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 63,767 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 57,459 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,795 miles

front and rear number plates slightly stained screen blades smear slightly

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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RY53 DFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY53 DFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY53 DFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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