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EK03 CXC

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,436 mi
Last recorded22,436 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 CXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

steering arms have slight play both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,987 miles

cannot fully check offside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,868 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cannot fully check offside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,783 miles

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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 CXC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK03 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

EK03 CXC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is EK03 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 CXC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK03 CXC have outstanding finance?

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