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VX53 JUC

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,436 mi
Last recorded158,436 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 158,436 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 148,050 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 148,050 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,685 miles

Oil leak from engine and power steering ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 139,685 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine and power steering ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 131,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 122,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,197 miles

n/s/f tyre approx between 2 and 3mm in centre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,406 miles

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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VX53 JUC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JUC, 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 JUC registered?

VX53 JUC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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