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115D104

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,822 mi
Last recorded44,822 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration115D104
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 44,822 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 44,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,919 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,991 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 35,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 32,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,175 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 27,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,984 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,935 miles

brake pedal is low

Fail 3 Dec 2007 19,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pedal is low

Pass 2 Dec 2006 15,468 miles

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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115D104 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 115D104, 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 115D104 registered?

115D104 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is 115D104 safe to buy?

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