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AY03 EAA

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,233 mi
Last recorded151,233 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 151,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2016

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre on 2-2.5 mm

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

front and rear number plates deteriorated

headlamp covers deteriorated

near and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 149,376 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and is on 2.50mm close to legal limit.

Offside oil leak nearside above gearbox.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to offside wing and nearside door panels.

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

near and offside headlamp covers deteriorating.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 147,429 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 142,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 138,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 130,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 121,585 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 114,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 114,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 105,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 86,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,376 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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AY03 EAA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY03 EAA, 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 AY03 EAA registered?

AY03 EAA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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