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EU53 HWX

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,756 mi
Last recorded99,756 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 HWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 99,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Mechanical brake component locking device missing spring (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding both rear shock absorber top bushes perished (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all brake discs corroded (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body shell front outriggers corroded

Bonnet release broken

Front and rear sub frames corroded

malfunction lamp on on steering lock

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,330 miles

Center exhaust box corroding.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section slightly worn.

Slight corrosion to N/S/R coil spring.

Slight play in both rear hub units.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,020 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 20 Oct 2009 57,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2008 52,626 miles

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,446 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 38,984 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HWX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWX, 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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EU53 HWX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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