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VX53 UYR

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,275 mi
Last recorded110,275 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,429 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 100,206 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,795 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside mirror glass missing

play found in inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,710 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,544 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 71,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,530 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,046 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,547 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 51,537 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,800 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UYR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

VX53 UYR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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