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AU53 NYM

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,609 mi
Last recorded121,609 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,609 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 112,790 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 112,789 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,602 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 101,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,155 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,072 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,659 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 68,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 NYM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

AU53 NYM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 NYM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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