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AP53 BYO

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,417 mi
Last recorded105,417 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,417 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,622 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,722 miles

nail & screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,108 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 43,096 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,840 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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AP53 BYO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc 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 AP53 BYO, 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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How do I check the history of AP53 BYO?

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What year was AP53 BYO registered?

AP53 BYO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is AP53 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 BYO 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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