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EU53 KNY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,982 mi
Last recorded108,982 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 108,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension items corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,968 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding low effort (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

registration plate insecure both missing new reg number on log book (6.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension items corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,695 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 105,695 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,665 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,532 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front strut top slightly stiff

Fail 19 Nov 2013 97,532 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front strut top slightly stiff

Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,550 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,529 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 85,355 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 79,479 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,080 miles

The nearside rear tyre worn towards the inner edge

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 KNY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc 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 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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