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SY53 DZA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,885 mi
Last recorded112,885 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front nearside brake is sticking slightly.

Pass 31 May 2011 106,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 95,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,706 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 80,701 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 67,697 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,697 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,941 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have a lot off shoulder wear

offside rear tyre slightly low in pressure

unable to fully check outersills due to plastic covers

Fail 12 Dec 2006 57,741 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have a lot off shoulder wear

unable to fully check outersills due to plastic covers

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 DZA 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZA, 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 DZA registered?

SY53 DZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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