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EU03 MKM

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,011 mi
Last recorded190,011 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 190,011 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

rear centre seat belt missing

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 190,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

rear centre seat belt missing

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 183,822 miles

most brake pipes becoming corroded

rear centre seat belt not fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 183,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

most brake pipes becoming corroded

rear centre seat belt not fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 178,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 169,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 163,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 153,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear centre seat belt missing.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 140,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear centre seat belt missing (has been removed).

Pass 4 Jun 2013 140,494 miles

rear centre seat belt missing (has been removed).

Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,439 miles

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 117,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 95,870 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 84,018 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 84,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,379 miles

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

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 MKM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

EU03 MKM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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