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VX53 NZJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

196,129 mi
Last recorded196,129 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 196,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 186,800 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 170,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 150,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 132,037 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Small chips front windscreen

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2011 132,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 109,204 miles

Slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to o/s/f tyre and is close to limits

Pass 20 Jun 2009 85,432 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)

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,738 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn.

Front pads worn.

Rear pads worn.

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 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.

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