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VX53 NZC

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

124,589 mi
Last recorded124,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 124,589 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 112,458 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 123,686 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 123,686 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 122,879 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 122,879 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 122,180 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 122,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 121,124 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 121,124 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 120,332 miles

Front Oil leak of engine ()

engine oil low

Fail 30 Apr 2018 120,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak of engine ()

engine oil low

Pass 3 May 2017 119,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak o/s of engine ()

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

temporary fuel cap fitted, but does provide an adequate positive seal.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 119,331 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak o/s of engine ()

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

o/s/f wiper streaky

Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,686 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 118,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 114,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 114,805 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 105,743 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

oil leak

rear exhaust mount in a poor condition ( corroded )

Pass 25 Sep 2010 96,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all brake pads well worn

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,641 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 84,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,644 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 79,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,662 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 67,662 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on 3mm and warn on edges

off side rear tyre out of shape

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 NZC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

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

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