MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,981 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Heat shield fouling exhaust
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rust hole at the front section of the nearside rear inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front outer sill rusted through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rust hole at the rear of the offside front inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount excessively corroded but still holding at the moment. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Rear axle corroded. (5.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Foot brake and hand brake performance requirements only just achieved.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Both rear tyres stepping inner tread blocks
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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EU03 GKL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 GKL, 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 GKL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2003.
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