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SV53 HYY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,953 mi
Last recorded148,953 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 134,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear O/S & N/S Top shocker bush brackets deteriorating

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,242 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015
Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,445 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 95,443 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,467 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,311 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 75,811 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,243 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,726 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,857 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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SV53 HYY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV53 HYY, 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 SV53 HYY registered?

SV53 HYY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SV53 HYY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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