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EU53 KOB

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,421 mi
Last recorded113,421 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,065 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 100,065 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 90,499 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 81,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,495 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,783 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,296 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,886 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,248 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,012 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 KOB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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