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EU03 LXH

2003 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,239 mi
Last recorded112,239 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,239 miles

nearside & offside rear upper shock absorber mounting starting to corrode

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush bolt insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside & offside rear upper shock absorber mounting starting to corrode

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush bolt insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2013 110,534 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 110,478 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,144 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 108,144 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc badly scored

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2011 103,301 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag lamp showing

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,301 miles

Oil leak

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

air bag lamp showing

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,245 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 82,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,530 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EU03 LXH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

EU03 LXH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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