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AU53 HMD

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,435 mi
Last recorded138,435 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 138,435 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 138,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 137,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

both offside tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Sep 2016 136,680 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,829 miles

Centre exhaust slightly detreiorated

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,598 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 14 Sep 2011 93,580 miles

Slight play in nearside rear upper rose joint

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,034 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,588 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 30,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,155 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 HMD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

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

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