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EU53 SYP

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,753 mi
Last recorded105,753 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 SYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 102,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,828 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 100,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 8 Jul 2016 91,483 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 91,402 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 77,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 77,509 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 70,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 65,796 miles

n/s/f c/v boot holed

Fail 1 Jun 2011 60,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,735 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S FRONT JACKING SQUARE MISSING

Fail 4 May 2010 51,734 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S FRONT JACKING SQUARE MISSING

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,616 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,694 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,178 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 27,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EU53 SYP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

EU53 SYP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is EU53 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 SYP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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