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ET03 OFL

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,597 mi
Last recorded159,597 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 159,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 147,691 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 147,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 144,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 133,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 120,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,013 miles

edges of rear n/s/r tyre wearing

tread distorted on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2011 106,981 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

edges of rear n/s/r tyre wearing

tread distorted on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 92,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,816 miles

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

front windows inoperative

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres feathering and slightley out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,894 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,327 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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ET03 OFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET03 OFL, 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 ET03 OFL registered?

ET03 OFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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