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EU53 LSO

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,210 mi
Last recorded52,210 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,210 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,000 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,709 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 35,709 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,698 miles

rear number plate loose

Fail 4 Jan 2008 29,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate loose

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,397 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 22,397 miles

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

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 LSO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

EU53 LSO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EU53 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LSO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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