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AY53 MWG

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,501 mi
Last recorded129,501 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 99,509 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 99,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 76,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,365 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 MWG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

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