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VX53 JSV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,806 mi
Last recorded129,806 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 125,537 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 125,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,159 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 122,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 117,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 113,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 113,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 109,566 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 109,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,517 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 97,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing 225/45zr17

front discs corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2014 90,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing 225/45zr17

front discs corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,331 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,349 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 JSV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX53 JSV, 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 VX53 JSV registered?

VX53 JSV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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