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AC03 HHV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 78,284 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

EML ON

Front Oil leak RUNNING ONTO EXHAUST ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015
Pass 13 May 2014 67,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 60,007 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 60,006 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 56,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,125 miles

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

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

exhaust has tempoary repair

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,874 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 36,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 27,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AC03 HHV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC03 HHV, 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 AC03 HHV registered?

AC03 HHV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AC03 HHV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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