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VX53 JTZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,688 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 71,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,906 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,052 miles

offside front tyre is wearing in sentre of tread

rear brake discs are linned with slight discouleration

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,167 miles

offside front tyre is cut in centre of thread

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,850 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 JTZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

VX53 JTZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is VX53 JTZ safe to buy?

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