MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
eml on
front numberplate cracked
hard to check front inner pads suspect getting down
nearside rear brake binding on
windscreen chipped
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
battery light on
emissions not tested
eml on
front numberplate cracked
hard to check front inner pads suspect getting down
nearside rear brake binding on
windscreen chipped
boing noise from front
flexy broken beneath wires
front pads worn, moreso on offside
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
boing noise from front
flexy broken beneath wires
front pads worn, moreso on offside
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
middle washer jet blocked
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK53 JCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JCJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GK53 JCJ?
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What year was GK53 JCJ registered?
GK53 JCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is GK53 JCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GK53 JCJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GK53 JCJ have outstanding finance?
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