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E10 PAO

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 PAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,563 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,555 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch and brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,217 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 71,739 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 71,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre has been driven flat

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,678 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,600 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,918 miles

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

exhaust middle box baffles loose

Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,918 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)

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

exhaust middle box baffles loose

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,081 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate poor

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,962 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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E10 PAO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E10 PAO, 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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E10 PAO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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