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EU53 LSK

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,796 mi
Last recorded102,796 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LSK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 102,796 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 102,761 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,175 miles

air bag light on

Pass 24 Dec 2011 84,022 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2011 153,954 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 153,954 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 133,865 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 133,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside wing mirror broken

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 115,507 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 104,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 91,843 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 LSK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

EU53 LSK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EU53 LSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LSK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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