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GK53 AAZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,658 mi
Last recorded106,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AAZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 92,650 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2008 92,650 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,702 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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GK53 AAZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK53 AAZ, 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 GK53 AAZ registered?

GK53 AAZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is GK53 AAZ safe to buy?

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