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EY03 HNK

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,065 mi
Last recorded151,065 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 151,065 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2017 143,406 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 131,762 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

rear subframe/suspension corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,114 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 125,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 115,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f seat belt is slow to retract

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack

Fail 12 Jun 2014 115,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f top mount is noisey

o/s/f seat belt is slow to retract

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2013 107,707 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 107,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

w/a requires checking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 100,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,996 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,850 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 69,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front silencer baffles colapsed inside exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,535 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,950 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,009 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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EY03 HNK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EY03 HNK, 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 EY03 HNK registered?

EY03 HNK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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