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VN53 HCK

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,791 mi
Last recorded162,791 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 HCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 162,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2019 158,400 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 153,517 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 153,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 147,557 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 140,845 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 140,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 134,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 127,913 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 124,585 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 124,585 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 116,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,869 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 75,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,987 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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VN53 HCK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN53 HCK, 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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VN53 HCK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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