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EU53 LVB

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,176 mi
Last recorded47,176 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,176 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 47,176 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,877 miles

slate play on nearside front wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,382 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 23,144 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 LVB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVB, 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

How do I check the history of EU53 LVB?

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What year was EU53 LVB registered?

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

Is EU53 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LVB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU53 LVB have outstanding finance?

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