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EU53 LTF

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,601 mi
Last recorded155,601 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 155,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 141,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 133,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 108,065 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 108,063 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 93,277 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,559 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth and low on edges

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,718 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 LTF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LTF, 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 LTF registered?

EU53 LTF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is EU53 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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