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SP53 ACP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,890 mi
Last recorded83,890 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ACP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,527 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,413 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,099 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 79,099 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,451 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,497 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,163 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,648 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)

both rear tyres badly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2009 60,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

both rear tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,446 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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SP53 ACP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SP53 ACP, 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 SP53 ACP registered?

SP53 ACP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is SP53 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 ACP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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