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AU03 EEY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,628 mi
Last recorded101,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 101,628 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 101,628 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,687 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,048 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 99,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,635 miles

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

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,511 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,480 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,480 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 81,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,277 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,576 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,856 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,917 miles

ADVISE : O.S.F TRYE HAS A BIG CUT IN THE SIDEWALL BUT NOT SHOWING CORD OR PLY

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EEY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

AU03 EEY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AU03 EEY safe to buy?

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