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EC03 WHO

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,845 mi
Last recorded78,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC03 WHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,845 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,587 miles

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

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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,267 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 45,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake handle damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,531 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 30,531 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,395 miles

advise front and rear brake pads on min thickness

Fail 19 Oct 2010 19,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise front and rear brake pads on min thickness

Pass 17 Oct 2009 16,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 16,081 miles

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

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

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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EC03 WHO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EC03 WHO, 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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EC03 WHO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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