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SP53 AUM

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,278 mi
Last recorded74,278 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 AUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front shock absorber turret corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front shock absorber turret corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,895 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 61,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 52,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,475 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,853 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 17,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AUM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AUM, 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 AUM registered?

SP53 AUM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SP53 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 AUM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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