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GK53 OJB

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,239 mi
Last recorded52,239 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 OJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 52,239 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side rear tyre has mark on inside

tyre valve have extention on them all

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,658 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 26,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,209 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,901 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 14,890 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 14,890 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 11 Sep 2006 9,690 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 OJB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OJB, 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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GK53 OJB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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