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KV53 EEH

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 102,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 100,720 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 100,720 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 96,504 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 90,984 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,623 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 85,623 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,212 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 79,212 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,793 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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KV53 EEH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 EEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV53 EEH registered?

KV53 EEH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 EEH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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