MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs corroded
front exhaust flexi worn & noise
slight play offside rear wheel
various oil leaks
Nail in o/s/r tyre
O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
Small chips front windscreen
Some wear to front brake discs
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in o/s/r tyre
O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
Small chips front windscreen
Some wear to front brake discs
Slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs
Some uneven wear to o/s/f tyre and is close to limits
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)
nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly
Both rear tyres unevenly worn.
Front pads worn.
Rear pads worn.
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VX53 NZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?
VX53 NZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is VX53 NZJ safe to buy?
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