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VX53 JZG

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,032 mi
Last recorded144,032 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 144,032 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2015 130,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,833 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 123,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 121,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,738 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,223 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 38,223 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,388 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 JZG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

VX53 JZG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 JZG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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