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AU53 HLZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,409 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Surface corrosion - Fuel filter, rear coil springs

Trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2019 79,409 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

Surface corrosion - Fuel filter, rear coil springs

Trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,915 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,042 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 70,041 miles

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

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

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

Engine bay covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,989 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 16 Dec 2015 59,846 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sill covers fitted to both sides

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,533 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 44,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,653 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,682 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,438 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,573 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 HLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

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

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