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EU53 LTX

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,471 mi
Last recorded140,471 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 140,471 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 120,163 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 15 Sep 2022 110,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 15 Sep 2021 103,991 miles

Offside Front track rod end gaitor twisted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 103,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front track rod end gaitor twisted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 95,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,582 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,334 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 84,334 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,294 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 77,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,507 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,699 miles

All tyres are worn on the edges.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 64,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,724 miles

slight play both rear top hub bush's

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,364 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r outer side light not working

n/s/r outer stop light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,790 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,790 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,078 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 LTX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 LTX registered?

EU53 LTX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EU53 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LTX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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