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AY03 EAM

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,692 mi
Last recorded161,692 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 161,692 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2018 155,649 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 155,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 150,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 146,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear binding

Fail 20 Apr 2016 146,338 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear binding

Pass 7 Nov 2015 143,390 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 140,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,419 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,474 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 118,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,534 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres deteriorating

nsr coil spring corroded on bottom coil

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,357 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 EAM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM registered?

AY03 EAM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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