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AY53 DZN

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,641 mi
Last recorded125,641 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 125,641 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 120,057 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 104,581 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight 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)

Fail 6 May 2016 103,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 84,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 84,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 68,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,826 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,681 miles

engine oil level on min mark

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,568 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 30,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,468 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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AY53 DZN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AY53 DZN, 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 AY53 DZN registered?

AY53 DZN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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