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AU03 EFC

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,905 mi
Last recorded86,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,905 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear flexi metal ferruls starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,905 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

both rear flexi metal ferruls starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting excessively worn

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,317 miles

Offside steering rack end slight play

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2015 74,482 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 72,052 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 72,052 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 69,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,225 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 65,225 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 59,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,777 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 49,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 49,942 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 43,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,263 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 37,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 31,951 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 EFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 EFC, 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 EFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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