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AF53 DLX

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,373 mi
Last recorded45,373 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 DLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,373 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 45,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AF53 DLX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 DLX, 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 AF53 DLX registered?

AF53 DLX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is AF53 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 DLX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 DLX have outstanding finance?

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