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LG53 SZE

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,178 mi
Last recorded128,178 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 SZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2014 128,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2014 128,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r bearing noisey

Pass 13 Nov 2012 120,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,329 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,679 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 5 Oct 2007 67,305 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,866 miles

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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LG53 SZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG53 SZE, 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 LG53 SZE registered?

LG53 SZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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