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C11 GCB

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,932 mi
Last recorded188,932 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 GCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 188,932 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 188,932 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 183,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 175,835 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 175,656 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 175,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 175,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 174,738 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside reae tyre perishing

Oil cooler pipe corroded

Oil leak

Power steering oil cooler pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall with weight of vehicle

Fail 28 May 2014 174,730 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhause rear section deteriated

Exhaust insecure at joints

Exhuast center section deteriated

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside reae tyre perishing

Oil cooler pipe corroded

Oil leak

Power steering oil cooler pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall with weight of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2013 170,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 170,677 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 164,443 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 164,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 157,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 150,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 143,677 miles

slight fluid leak to power steering rack / some movement to adjusable steering column

Pass 21 May 2008 137,033 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 131,188 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 131,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 117,109 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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C11 GCB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C11 GCB, 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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C11 GCB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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