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03C16528

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,810 mi
Last recorded76,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration03C16528
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,810 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 76,083 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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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03C16528 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 03C16528, 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 03C16528 registered?

03C16528 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is 03C16528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 03C16528 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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