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EU53 SXM

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,170 mi
Last recorded59,170 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 SXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on screen ()

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 59,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on screen ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,006 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 53,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,751 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 39,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 39,492 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 14,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 10,479 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 7,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,824 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 889 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 SXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

EU53 SXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is EU53 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 SXM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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