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AY53 MDN

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,495 mi
Last recorded113,495 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2013 113,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on dashboard

engine management light on dashboard

low on fuel

Pass 20 Jan 2012 108,192 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,069 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 86,934 miles

play in rear hub bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,458 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 57,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MDN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AY53 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

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

Is AY53 MDN safe to buy?

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