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VX53 NZA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,731 mi
Last recorded150,731 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 150,731 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 142,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 142,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 131,252 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 131,252 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 119,365 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 119,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,395 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 111,329 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,419 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on 3 mm

nearside front tyre split too cords advise a new tyre

offside rear tyre on 2 mm on inner edge an tyre distorted slightly

oil low,,, topped 2 litres

Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,721 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail very close to sidewall

Fail 3 Sep 2008 80,720 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail very close to sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,044 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 52,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 NZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NZA, 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 NZA registered?

VX53 NZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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