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AU03 EFV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 164,052 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle components & brake pipe slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Jan 2022 157,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 145,947 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 139,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount excess corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mount excess corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexy join movement and slight blowing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened At spring area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread distorting

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,937 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 125,890 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Clip missing (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Excess leaking (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,755 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 93,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,574 miles

As per failure.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 77,443 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,729 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 63,650 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,828 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,828 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,854 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AU03 EFV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EFV, 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 EFV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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