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EU03 MHV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,985 mi
Last recorded80,985 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 80,985 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 80,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 80,437 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 74,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,835 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,060 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,258 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 MHV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

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

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