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EU03 GJK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 107,793 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine being so noisey and so loud i could not hear a jumbo jet take off (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,004 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,428 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2012 87,427 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,960 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,321 miles

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

front washers jets blocked

Fail 18 Aug 2010 67,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front washers jets blocked

Pass 18 May 2009 53,356 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 44,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,273 miles

Off side inner C.V gator leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,895 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 GJK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU03 GJK, 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 GJK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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