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VX53 JZP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,296 mi
Last recorded143,296 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 143,296 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 143,296 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken lower anchorage ring (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 140,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 137,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 137,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,976 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 128,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 117,065 miles

ENGINE MAN. LIGHT STAYS ON

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 105,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 94,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,510 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)

n/s/f brake disc worn

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 JZP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

VX53 JZP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 JZP 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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