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GK53 DHE

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,855 mi
Last recorded140,855 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 DHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 140,855 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 140,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy broken up. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavily stepped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 139,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy broken up. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavily stepped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 138,452 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping/uneven wear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 130,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 120,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,840 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,800 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 107,794 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,804 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer cover rusty

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,843 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,631 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 75,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,756 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,752 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,650 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 53,650 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,748 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 41,748 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 31,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,540 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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GK53 DHE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GK53 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

GK53 DHE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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