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EK03 NJU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 117,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,204 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild bent and insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,563 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,298 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,743 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,289 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 NJU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

EK03 NJU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is EK03 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 NJU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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