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EK03 CWX

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,710 mi
Last recorded153,710 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 CWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 153,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 147,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 142,991 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 142,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 136,337 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 136,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play n/s/t anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Jul 2010 119,385 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

o/s/f side lamp dim

Fail 24 Jun 2009 101,860 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wipers worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 101,860 miles

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

Windscreen wipers worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,319 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 86,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 70,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,526 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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EK03 CWX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CWX, 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 EK03 CWX registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK03 CWX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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