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EU03 LXF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,454 mi
Last recorded133,454 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine manegment light on

Fail 29 Sep 2017 133,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine manegment light on

Pass 24 Sep 2016 121,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,630 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,595 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 98,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,266 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 50,209 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 47,191 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,341 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 LXF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc 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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

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

Is EU03 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LXF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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