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VX53 KCN

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,452 mi
Last recorded132,452 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 KCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 132,452 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 132,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

eml on

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,488 miles

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

headlamp beam patterns weak but visable beam pattern

Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,227 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 79,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 73,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R outer brake pad on limit.(and discs slightly worn)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,934 miles

O/S/F tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 18 Jan 2010 67,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,840 miles

nearside front tyre 3 mm

Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,686 miles

exhaust flexi pipe rattling

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,710 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 35,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 KCN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

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

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