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VX53 JUK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,857 miles

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,564 miles

Offside Rear tyre has radial cracking due to vehicle being run flat

Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has radial cracking due to vehicle being run flat

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 87,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,010 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,866 miles

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

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

slight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,333 miles

slight cut in offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,326 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 JUK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JUK, 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 JUK registered?

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

Is VX53 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 JUK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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