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GK53 MDO

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,981 mi
Last recorded103,981 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 103,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 93,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 87,273 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 69,271 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,833 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,532 miles

3 tyres "y" speed rating ,1 tyre "w" rating

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 40,532 miles

3 tyres "y" speed rating ,1 tyre "w" rating

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,896 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 MDO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

GK53 MDO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is GK53 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 MDO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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