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AE53 KRU

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,969 mi
Last recorded166,969 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 166,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 166,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,000 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 158,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CUTS IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 149,133 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 149,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,810 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

corrosion to coil springs

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 134,806 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight lens poor condition

Offside Rear nail in tyre

corrosion to coil springs

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2019 117,939 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewalls damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2018 107,369 miles

exhaust bracket in poor condition

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 8 May 2017 99,964 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 99,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,989 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,982 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advisw that the o/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer shoulder

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers over some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

rearbrake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,341 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outside edges and close to minimum tread depth

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,937 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 KRU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KRU, 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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AE53 KRU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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