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AU53 CHO

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,675 mi
Last recorded127,675 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 127,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 122,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 112,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 105,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 94,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,606 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 CHO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CHO, 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 CHO registered?

AU53 CHO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AU53 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 CHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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