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ET03 POU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,751 mi
Last recorded164,751 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 POU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 164,751 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 164,751 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 158,501 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

mil light on

Fail 26 Nov 2015 158,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine management light on.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2014 149,928 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 149,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,402 miles

Damage to Aux belt

Exhaust flexi broken but not leaking

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front tyres perishig and wearing on outter edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 143,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Damage to Aux belt

Exhaust flexi broken but not leaking

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front tyres perishig and wearing on outter edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 136,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust font pipe broken

front brake disks corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2012 136,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust font pipe broken

front brake disks corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2011 128,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Fail 7 Jun 2011 128,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 2 Aug 2010 117,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,406 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,553 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 58,553 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

number plates in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,267 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 POU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET03 POU, 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 POU registered?

ET03 POU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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