HF53EPY - SAAB 9-3
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 30 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
30
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 27 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,849 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket fractured
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt retraction not smooth
Passed - 25 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,431 mi
Expires: 24 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 24 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,426 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,511 mi
Expires: 29 May 2024
Failed - 02 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,472 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 10 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,080 mi
Expires: 29 May 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 10 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,080 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 07 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,108 mi
Expires: 29 May 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,166 mi
Expires: 29 May 2021
Failed - 20 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,166 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 30 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,354 mi
Expires: 29 May 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory All 4 tyres worn
- Advisory Sill covers fitted
- Advisory Centre exhaust box rusty
Failed - 17 May 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,341 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory All 4 tyres worn
- Advisory Sill covers fitted
- Advisory Centre exhaust box rusty
Passed - 08 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,308 mi
Expires: 08 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
Failed - 08 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,308 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Oil leak
Passed - 06 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,448 mi
Expires: 08 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
Failed - 06 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,448 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
Passed - 09 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,516 mi
Expires: 08 February 2017
Failed - 06 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,516 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Major Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Passed - 04 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,964 mi
Expires: 30 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory headlamp lenes in poor condition starting to effect beam image
- Advisory Front small splits in both front wiper blade rubbers
Passed - 23 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,845 mi
Expires: 30 September 2015
Passed - 11 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,533 mi
Expires: 30 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Failed - 09 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,533 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 28 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,348 mi
Expires: 30 September 2013
Passed - 23 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,393 mi
Expires: 30 September 2012
Failed - 21 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,375 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Passed - 22 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,680 mi
Expires: 30 September 2011
Passed - 22 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,799 mi
Expires: 30 September 2010
Passed - 25 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,677 mi
Expires: 30 September 2009
Passed - 25 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,610 mi
Expires: 30 September 2008
Passed - 28 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 11,017 mi
Expires: 30 September 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for HF53EPY?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of HF53EPY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2025.
What are the specifications of HF53EPY?
This is a 2003 SAAB 9-3 in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1988cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of HF53EPY?
This vehicle produces 195 g/km of CO2 emissions.