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EU03 LYD

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,268 mi
Last recorded163,268 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 163,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 156,594 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 156,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 147,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 139,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,147 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 128,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 94,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 94,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 78,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,239 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,205 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 LYD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

EU03 LYD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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