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AU53 CHC

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,101 mi
Last recorded125,101 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 125,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 125,092 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 120,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,665 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlight deteriorated but not reducing light output

Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,683 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,906 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 93,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,841 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 81,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,168 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,055 miles

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

Some wear to aux belt tensioner

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,647 miles

Both front and rear number plates are slighty delaminated

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 57,647 miles

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

Both front and rear number plates are slighty delaminated

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,183 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 38,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,279 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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AU53 CHC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU53 CHC, 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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AU53 CHC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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