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EU03 GJY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,537 mi
Last recorded93,537 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 93,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 92,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,677 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,677 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,314 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing quickly on inside edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,544 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 69,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,097 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,668 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,433 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 24,043 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 GJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for EU03 GJY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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