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AU53 CHF

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,659 mi
Last recorded109,659 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,659 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 109,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens obscured, no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Side light inop (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens obscured, no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S/R brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Clips undone on rigid brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,803 miles

brake pedal sqeaking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,119 miles

number plates slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,606 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 2,532 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 CHF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU53 CHF, 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 AU53 CHF registered?

AU53 CHF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 CHF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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