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EK03 CWW

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

194,713 mi
Last recorded194,713 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 CWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 194,713 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 194,713 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 176,740 miles

body work damaged on o/s/r quarter pannel

both rear tyres worn heavily heal and toe on inner edges

noise from both front springs when turning lock to lock suspect top shock absorber bearing mounts

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2011 176,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

body work damaged on o/s/r quarter pannel

noise from both front springs when turning lock to lock suspect top shock absorber bearing mounts

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,567 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 152,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 131,639 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 131,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

(advise) fornt pipe flex hose starting to break away and ratterling

(advise) o/s/f tyre outer edge starting to scrub off reccomend tracking to be checked

(advise) o/s/r tyre nail embeded in outer tread

(advise) slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2008 115,788 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 115,788 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 90,371 miles
Fail 22 May 2007

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

chip in windscreen on n/s

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads getting low

nsf tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,105 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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EK03 CWW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EK03 CWW, 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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EK03 CWW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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