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EU53 HWJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,540 mi
Last recorded171,540 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 HWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 171,540 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 171,443 miles

Brake performance not tested due to oil leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 167,005 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 166,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking top tank (2.3.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 162,546 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 162,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens Missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens Missing (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens Missing (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also run flat inner edge and sidewall bald Outer edge has bulges too (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 158,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 158,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 151,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 151,789 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Feb 2012 123,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 123,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 104,391 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 104,391 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,473 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,380 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 HWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EU53 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

EU53 HWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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