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VX53 ABU

2003 Saab 9-3 · Diesel · 2171cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2171cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Saab 9-3 Diesel 2171cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 161,069 miles on the clock, averaging 8,971 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VX53 ABU

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,971

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,284
Average per year8,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX53 ABU 35k66k98k129k161k '06'20'14

Check VX53 ABU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,069 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage151,785 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage145,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,645 miles
PASS
Mileage139,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage132,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,752 miles
PASS
Mileage127,669 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage122,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage114,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
PASS
Mileage108,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage101,745 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage93,620 miles
Since last MOT+32,693 miles
PASS
Mileage60,927 miles
Since last MOT+26,241 miles
PASS
Mileage34,686 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ABU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2171cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VX53 ABU

What car is VX53 ABU?

VX53 ABU is a red Saab 9-3, diesel (2171cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VX53 ABU?

The last recorded mileage for VX53 ABU was 161,069 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX53 ABU passed its MOT?

VX53 ABU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2020.

Is VX53 ABU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX53 ABU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VX53 ABU?

VX53 ABU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.