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AU53 HLO

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,983 mi
Last recorded139,983 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 139,983 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 139,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 137,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 129,805 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 129,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s lens poor

Fail 23 Sep 2019 122,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s lens poor

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,883 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,883 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,264 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,926 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 73,068 miles

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

rear tyre tread lifting iner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,068 miles

rear tyre tread lifting iner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,866 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,344 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,171 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly misshaped on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,280 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,949 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 8,239 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 HLO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc 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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

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

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