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AY03 EAJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,309 mi
Last recorded82,309 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 82,309 miles

Front shock absorber corroded both

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both shock absorber corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2019 82,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front shock absorber corroded both

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both shock absorber corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,593 miles

both front shock bodies corroded badly

emmissions machine crashed loosing emissions data, lamda = 1.02, co = 0.0

front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear box welded to center pipe (not straight)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 73,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner side walls cracked 205/50R16w (4.1.D.1a)

both front shock bodies corroded badly

emmissions machine crashed loosing emissions data, lamda = 1.02, co = 0.0

front to rear brake pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear box welded to center pipe (not straight)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,921 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

ALL BRAKES APEAR TO REQUIRE ATTENTION

ENTERED FOR TURN0355

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR MOST (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR MOST (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Rear exhaust rusty

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 59,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Rear exhaust rusty

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,774 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,236 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,892 miles

O/S/F fog lamp broken.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,890 miles

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

O/S/F fog lamp broken.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,226 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

E.m.l light on

Pass 27 May 2010 44,762 miles

both numberplates slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,457 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,627 miles

n/s and o/s rears slight perishing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2007 26,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 20,553 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 EAJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY03 EAJ, 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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AY03 EAJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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