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AU03 EFB

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,059 mi
Last recorded103,059 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,802 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape on inner part of tread

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F seat belt slightly fraying

PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING TOO BULKHEAD BUT RACK STILL SECURE / ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield lose

slight exhaust leak coming from exhaust flexi

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

N/S wiper blade clears water from screen but leaves slightly smeary

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape on inner part of tread

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F seat belt slightly fraying

PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING TOO BULKHEAD BUT RACK STILL SECURE / ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield lose

slight exhaust leak coming from exhaust flexi

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,084 miles

1/2 litre semi-oil

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

vehicle service light on

Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1/2 litre semi-oil

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

vehicle service light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,246 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,314 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DISTORTED

SCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE LOWER ARM BUSH

Pass 28 May 2009 59,003 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTTED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 50,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,173 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 19 May 2006 28,672 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 EFB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EFB, 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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AU03 EFB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 EFB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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