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DS53 OGH

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,493 mi
Last recorded114,493 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,559 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,396 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,847 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,650 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 127,334 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 108,146 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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DS53 OGH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 DS53 OGH, 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 DS53 OGH registered?

DS53 OGH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is DS53 OGH safe to buy?

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