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SY53 ANF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ANF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,039 miles

brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,996 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 121,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,692 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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SY53 ANF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY53 ANF, 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 SY53 ANF registered?

SY53 ANF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SY53 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 ANF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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