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AU03 EFA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,076 mi
Last recorded98,076 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,938 miles

Headlamps showing slight difference in colour.

Headlight leveling function unknown.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 79,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre and front exhaust mountings failed.

Headlamps showing slight difference in colour.

Headlight leveling function unknown.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,984 miles

plastic sills and arches

rear subframe rubbers poor

Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,984 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sills and arches

rear subframe rubbers poor

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,888 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 67,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,773 miles

both rear tyres side wall scuffed

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,483 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 EFA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 EFA registered?

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

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