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AU03 EFF

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,730 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 77,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,882 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise engine warning light on.

advise rear brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,882 miles

advise engine warning light on.

advise rear brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 59,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,805 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,537 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 EFF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

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

Is AU03 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 EFF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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