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2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,925 mi
Last recorded138,925 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 138,925 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 138,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2013 136,769 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 209,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jul 2012 209,565 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jul 2011 182,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 182,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 163,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 134,168 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 129,794 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 112,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 68,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door window wont open

Fail 18 Nov 2006 68,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door window wont open

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EU53 KPG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 EU53 KPG, 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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EU53 KPG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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