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EU03 GHH

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,628 mi
Last recorded145,628 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 GHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 145,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,642 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 143,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,596 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 141,591 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 139,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 136,604 miles

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

flexi on exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 132,100 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 132,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 127,203 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 127,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 109,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,978 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 85,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,949 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked inbetween tread

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,140 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 GHH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GHH, 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 EU03 GHH registered?

EU03 GHH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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