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VX53 KBO

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,929 mi
Last recorded154,929 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 154,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 154,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 151,798 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 147,202 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 147,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 143,425 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres worn close

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 143,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres worn close

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has a run flat fitted

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 132,416 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 132,355 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,335 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 120,335 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 117,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,880 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 107,617 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 101,536 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,302 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 95,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 55,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,670 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VX53 KBO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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