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VX53 OMC

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,561 mi
Last recorded85,561 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2021 85,561 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 71,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,336 miles

Central exhaust hanger bracket missing

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish inside tread pattern

both front h/light lenses starting to fade

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,376 miles

1 of 3 center exhaust hangers missing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,700 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,664 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,422 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight water marks front no plate

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,427 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge. tyre just within legal limits

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,824 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 OMC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

VX53 OMC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is VX53 OMC safe to buy?

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