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VF53 RWO

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,215 mi
Last recorded44,215 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 RWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 44,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 43,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 43,127 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 43,127 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,990 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 86,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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VF53 RWO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VF53 RWO, 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 VF53 RWO registered?

VF53 RWO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VF53 RWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 RWO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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