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SP53 AWA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,044 mi
Last recorded136,044 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 AWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2011 136,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

major oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2010 129,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 121,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 88,082 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,758 miles

Front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

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 AWA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AWA, 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 AWA registered?

SP53 AWA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is SP53 AWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 AWA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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