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EU53 KOA

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,203 mi
Last recorded143,203 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 143,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 143,203 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,696 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,704 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 117,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,616 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,294 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2015 94,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 87,697 miles

Advise brake check

Pass 11 May 2013 84,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,644 miles

offside inner door handle loose

Fail 6 Oct 2009 51,940 miles

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

both rear tyres distorting and on the limit

near side front tyre worn off on outer edge and on the limit(215/55/16)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,940 miles

both rear tyres distorting and on the limit

near side front tyre worn off on outer edge and on the limit(215/55/16)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,863 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,092 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,179 miles

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)

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 KOA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KOA, 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 KOA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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