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AE53 KPY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,074 mi
Last recorded154,074 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 154,074 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 154,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 146,753 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 146,603 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,116 miles

two rear tyres on 2mm just in limits two front tyres 3m

Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,407 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 90,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,949 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 75,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,772 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AE53 KPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 KPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 KPY registered?

AE53 KPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 KPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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