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AU03 EET

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,630 mi
Last recorded139,630 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 139,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 137,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly perished and worn on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted, unable to check seat belt

engine management light on

slight oil leak near auxiliary belt area

Fail 15 Apr 2016 135,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted, unable to check seat belt

engine management light on

slight oil leak near auxiliary belt area

Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Fail 11 Apr 2015 132,793 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 127,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light illuminated.

NSR tyre inner tread lifting out of shape.

OSR tyre inner sidewall, outer sidewall and tread perished.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 119,960 miles

Both front tyres cracking on inner edges, but not in excess of the requirements.

OSR tyre sidewalls perishing.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 119,956 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres cracking on inner edges, but not in excess of the requirements.

OSR tyre sidewalls perishing.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 114,166 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,166 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,690 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,856 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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AU03 EET is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU03 EET, 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 AU03 EET registered?

AU03 EET is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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