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EU53 KNO

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,040 mi
Last recorded50,040 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,040 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding....

wet test...

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,672 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,428 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,428 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 45,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,364 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 KNO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNO, 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 KNO registered?

EU53 KNO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EU53 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 KNO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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