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AE53 KSX

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,550 mi
Last recorded70,550 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,550 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,550 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,282 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 KSX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE53 KSX?

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What year was AE53 KSX registered?

AE53 KSX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is AE53 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 KSX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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