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GK53 DHC

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,768 mi
Last recorded142,768 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 DHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 142,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking gases

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 136,253 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 129,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense fading (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorating but not blowing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2015 125,972 miles

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorating

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge of the tyre

offside front jacking block missing

Fail 20 May 2015 125,924 miles

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

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

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorating

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge of the tyre

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 27 May 2014 121,297 miles

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

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

offside front jacking block missing

Fail 20 May 2014 121,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

engine management light is on

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 20 May 2013 117,972 miles

engine management light is on

exhaust flexie detetiorating but not blowing

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front jacking block missing

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2012 112,032 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 113,019 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2011 101,223 miles

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

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

Small crack to front number plate

Pass 21 May 2011 101,223 miles

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

Small crack to front number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,856 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 88,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,905 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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GK53 DHC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 83,274 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 DHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK53 DHC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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