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AE53 KRV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,893 mi
Last recorded93,893 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KRV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 93,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 88,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 88,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,394 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,662 miles

TYRES WORN esp rears

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,644 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 KRV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

AE53 KRV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 KRV safe to buy?

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