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EU53 KNZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,192 miles

Brake fluid is aging

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides are over 10 years old (2015) 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 121,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid is aging

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides are over 10 years old (2015) 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 120,998 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & cracking 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 120,997 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bot sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & cracking 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 118,144 miles

Both side head light lens deteriorated .

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 117,194 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45 17 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small crack next to nail - no cords or ply ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 116,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small crack next to nail - no cords or ply ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,809 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 115,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,796 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,415 miles

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

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

nearside front & offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,649 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,486 miles

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

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 KNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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