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EU03 MLE

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,817 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,750 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 51,750 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,787 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 30,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,664 miles

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

Offside 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 MLE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

EU03 MLE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is EU03 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 MLE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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