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EU03 LYJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 128,381 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,310 miles

Coolant low warning light

Front headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 5 Aug 2017 122,194 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlights deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 116,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 113,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 113,296 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 108,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,679 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,555 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

EU03 LYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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