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EY03 HNV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,577 mi
Last recorded156,577 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 156,577 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R Brake Blinding Slighty

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 156,544 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R Brake Blinding Slighty

Nearside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 142,187 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 142,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 127,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 97,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 97,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,423 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 83,423 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,498 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,989 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 57,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres wonr low on tread sholders

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits

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 HNV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

EY03 HNV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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