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EU03 LYC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,963 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 21 Jun 2014 56,283 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,283 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 51,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,629 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag light stays on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,503 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,202 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,262 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 LYC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

EU03 LYC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is EU03 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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