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VX53 NZG

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,980 mi
Last recorded157,980 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 157,980 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 143,798 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2010 134,986 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 119,813 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 119,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 112,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,045 miles

surface rust and wear too all brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2007 93,110 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,894 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
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VX53 NZG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

VX53 NZG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 NZG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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