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EU03 GGY

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,949 mi
Last recorded111,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 GGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2019 111,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Centre exhaust u clamp in secure

Fail 6 Nov 2018 111,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative hand break not working (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot lid insecure inside

coolant botal leaking

Pass 20 May 2016 104,206 miles

Play in o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint

Rear tyres worn low

o/s/r caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 18 May 2016 104,204 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint

Rear tyres worn low

o/s/r caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,315 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,304 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 67,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,453 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,398 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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EU03 GGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EU03 GGY, 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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EU03 GGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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