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EU53 JXN

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,220 mi
Last recorded193,220 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 193,220 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

crack in nearside front windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2016 177,979 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

crack in nearside front windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2016 177,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

crack in nearside front windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2015 164,712 miles

crack in nearside front windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2015 164,712 miles

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

crack in nearside front windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2014 153,124 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f fog lamp in-op

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 152,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coolant level low

o/s/f fog lamp in-op

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 140,796 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2013 140,796 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 128,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front no plate water marked

Fail 9 Aug 2012 128,777 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front no plate water marked

Fail 22 Aug 2011 116,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres feathered inner edge

covers fitted to outer sills so unable to check for corrosion

warning light on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres feathered inner edge

covers fitted to outer sills so unable to check for corrosion

warning light on dash

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,371 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 104,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid mucky.

rear numberplate deteriating.

timing chain noisy +engine vibrating.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake fluid mucky.

rear numberplate deteriating.

timing chain noisy +engine vibrating.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 81,288 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,849 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EU53 JXN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JXN, 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 JXN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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