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AM53 DHO

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,575 mi
Last recorded169,575 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 169,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 160,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 153,290 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 153,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has a bad oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 144,526 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 128,920 miles

front tyres 3mm

movement in both rear suspension arm bushes

oil leaks

screen chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2012 107,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,661 miles

Oil leak

small bulge nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,877 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,070 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,276 miles

1) N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

2) Slight play in O/S/R top suspension bush.

3) Slight play in N/S/R top and bottom suspension bushes.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,070 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AM53 DHO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AM53 DHO, 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 AM53 DHO registered?

AM53 DHO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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