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EU03 MKP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,594 mi
Last recorded121,594 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,153 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 116,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,345 miles

oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre also showing signs of cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,720 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,757 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,520 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 MKP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU03 MKP registered?

EU03 MKP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is EU03 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 MKP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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