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EU53 HWF

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,159 mi
Last recorded193,159 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 HWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 193,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 193,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 177,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 177,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 160,256 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 160,256 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,793 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 133,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 110,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 110,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,710 miles

n/s body damage

Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s body damage

Pass 8 Nov 2008 66,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,719 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,607 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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EU53 HWF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU53 HWF, 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 EU53 HWF registered?

EU53 HWF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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