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EU53 KPF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,090 mi
Last recorded101,090 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,090 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high - bluer smoke under fast idle (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,926 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front wipers split

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs heavy wear

Fail 2 Feb 2015 96,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs heavy wear

Pass 1 Feb 2014 92,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,388 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs slightl pitterd

full exhaust slighlty worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front undershield fitted restricting view

Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,820 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front undershield fitted restricting view

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 63,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,860 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TOP SUSPENSION BUSHES.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 57,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear registration plate shows backing lift.

near side rear tyre worn uneven and very low at the edge and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread worn uneven and very low at the edge and shows splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

undershield fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear registration plate shows backing lift.

near side rear tyre worn uneven and very low at the edge and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread worn uneven and very low at the edge and shows splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

undershield fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs/pads show wear.

front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

off and near side rear tyres are worn uneven.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

rear service braqkes show inbalance increase/decrease.

under shield fitted.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 47,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs/pads show wear.

front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

off and near side rear tyres are worn uneven.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

rear service braqkes show inbalance increase/decrease.

under shield fitted.

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 KPF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KPF, 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 KPF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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