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RE53 OGL

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,419 mi
Last recorded156,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 OGL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 156,419 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 141,338 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 3 Jun 2019 141,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 May 2018 134,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 134,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front side light flickering

Pass 19 May 2017 121,202 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,668 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,166 miles

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

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

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

near side rear slight brake bind

Pass 21 Jun 2014 88,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 84,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,336 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,619 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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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RE53 OGL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE53 OGL, 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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RE53 OGL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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