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EU53 JXE

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,967 mi
Last recorded130,967 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,967 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 130,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 121,987 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 196,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc slightly worn

o/s rear pad close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2009 168,818 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 168,818 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 138,181 miles

EM light on

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

OSF seatbelt very slow to retract

car intermitly goes into limp mode was ok for emissions

Pass 11 Dec 2008 138,181 miles

OSF seatbelt very slow to retract

EM light on

car intermitly goes into limp mode was ok for emissions

Pass 8 Nov 2007 101,884 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 101,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,595 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 JXE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

EU53 JXE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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