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GL53 VAY

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,410 mi
Last recorded98,410 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2011 98,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 87,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 80,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 51,887 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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GL53 VAY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL53 VAY, 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 GL53 VAY registered?

GL53 VAY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is GL53 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 VAY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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