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AU53 OOE

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,218 mi
Last recorded27,218 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 May 2016 27,218 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,227 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,502 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,583 miles

front tyres uneven wear,worn off outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,529 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 OOE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

AU53 OOE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is AU53 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 OOE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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