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EY53 GJK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,255 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 124,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,245 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,572 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,572 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,266 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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EY53 GJK 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 EY53 GJK, 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 EY53 GJK registered?

EY53 GJK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EY53 GJK 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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