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EU53 KPA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,021 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front top shock mounts noisy

Nearside rear lense damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering noisy on idle

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,012 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 85,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,370 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,272 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,663 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,239 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,947 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 KPA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

EU53 KPA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is EU53 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 KPA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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