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EK03 NHF

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,690 mi
Last recorded148,690 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 NHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 148,690 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

Rear exhaust body sheild loose.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 148,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

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

Rear exhaust body sheild loose.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 145,066 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe has slight surface corrosion

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 145,044 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe has slight surface corrosion

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 125,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,314 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,259 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,035 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 27,035 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to open n/s/r door from inside or outside vehicle.

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 NHF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK03 NHF, 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 NHF registered?

EK03 NHF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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