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EU03 GKG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,320 mi
Last recorded123,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 GKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 123,320 miles

Front Number plate cracked

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 123,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Number plate cracked

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,692 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 102,499 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 92,218 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 92,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,945 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,852 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,174 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,843 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,359 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 GKG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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