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EY03 HOH

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,874 mi
Last recorded188,874 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 188,874 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 188,874 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 162,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 157,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 133,205 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 133,205 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre has carbuncle on inside wall. I recommend the tyre be changed immediately, as I consider it dangerous.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 120,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 107,947 miles

N/S rear door will only open from inside.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 89,152 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,489 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 HOH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EY03 HOH, 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 HOH registered?

EY03 HOH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for EY03 HOH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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