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CU03 OHA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,161 miles

Exhaust rubber missing from rear exhaust but system supported

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine MIL lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Feb 2014 91,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust rubber missing from rear exhaust but system supported

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine MIL lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,565 miles

Both wipers split

Gear Knob comes off.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust rubber mount split and hanging down.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,483 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,944 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nail in tyre

nearside rear jacking block missing

oil leak

tyres wearing on edges+sidewall damage

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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CU03 OHA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU03 OHA, 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 CU03 OHA registered?

CU03 OHA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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