MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
Oil leak
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
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
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DISTORTED
SCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION
SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE LOWER ARM BUSH
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)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AU03 EFB registered?
AU03 EFB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2003.
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