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GK53 JCJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,121 mi
Last recorded136,121 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 136,121 miles

eml on

front numberplate cracked

hard to check front inner pads suspect getting down

nearside rear brake binding on

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Sep 2012 136,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 93,778 miles

boing noise from front

flexy broken beneath wires

front pads worn, moreso on offside

Fail 25 Sep 2010 93,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 71,270 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,237 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 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.

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What year was GK53 JCJ registered?

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

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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.

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