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EU53 SXZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,163 mi
Last recorded100,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 SXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,163 miles

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

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 22 Dec 2011 96,452 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 86,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 86,759 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,390 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 73,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,714 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre speed/load rating is 94w,n/s/r is 91w,n/s/f is 94y

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,212 miles

n/s/r tyre speed/load rating is 91w,all others are 94w

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,275 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 SXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

EU53 SXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is EU53 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 SXZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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