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EU53 LTN

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,447 mi
Last recorded115,447 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,447 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 115,447 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 114,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 111,831 miles

Headlight misty both sides

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight misty both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 102,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 101,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,770 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,770 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 91,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 83,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,392 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,655 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,690 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 LTN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

EU53 LTN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is EU53 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LTN shows 22 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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