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GK53 HNG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,060 mi
Last recorded135,060 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 135,060 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 13 Mar 2012 96,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,348 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,792 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2008 68,394 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 68,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust flexi pipe rattling

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,759 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 HNG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK53 HNG, 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 HNG registered?

GK53 HNG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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