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EN53 MYD

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,561 mi
Last recorded84,561 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,786 miles

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 21 May 2015 66,530 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 14 May 2014 57,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

noted head light washers not working none hid- led head lamps

rack and pinnion noisey

Pass 2 May 2012 53,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2011 51,921 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 51,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 49,782 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 47,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,731 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 44,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 44,389 miles

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

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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EN53 MYD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 EN53 MYD, 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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How do I check the history of EN53 MYD?

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What year was EN53 MYD registered?

EN53 MYD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EN53 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 MYD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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