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GK53 HTU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,725 mi
Last recorded158,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 158,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 158,752 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2013 147,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 147,376 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,502 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 140,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 133,379 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 133,379 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 123,529 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 123,495 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 112,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,118 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 HTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

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

Is GK53 HTU safe to buy?

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