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AY53 LUP

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,994 mi
Last recorded131,994 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 131,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,583 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 128,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,669 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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 99,699 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 81,635 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,832 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 54,638 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,737 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,732 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,946 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 LUP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

AY53 LUP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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