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VX53 ABU

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,069 mi
Last recorded161,069 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ABU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 161,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 151,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 145,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 139,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 132,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 127,669 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 127,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 122,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 114,559 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 114,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,620 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 93,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,686 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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VX53 ABU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX53 ABU, 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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VX53 ABU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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