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AY03 EAK

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

148,246 mi
Last recorded148,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 148,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 141,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 136,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 127,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 104,394 miles

nearside rear upper shock absorber mounting corroded

offside rear upper shock absorber mounting corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,034 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,255 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,258 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 82,258 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,036 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 60,755 miles

o/s rear seatbelt not retracting fully

Pass 23 May 2011 53,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,137 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,720 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,003 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)

Pass 11 May 2006 22,683 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 EAK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 EAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 EAK registered?

AY03 EAK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AY03 EAK safe to buy?

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