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AU53 HLM

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014
Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,599 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 22 May 2013 82,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 71,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil under engine and suspension

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

unable to see rear innewr brake disc condition

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,876 miles

oil under engine and suspension

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

unable to see rear innewr brake disc condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,585 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 87,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,492 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,492 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,155 miles

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

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

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 HLM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

AU53 HLM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AU53 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 HLM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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