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EY03 HWU

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 89,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on air

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on air

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,851 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on air

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 77,832 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 76,737 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on rear axle, and on rear antiroll bar (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted, also wheel arch covers fitted to all arches, both obscure view of metal behind.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,161 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,880 miles

EML lamp illuminated.

Exhaust system rusty.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,878 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,263 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,681 miles

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 43,472 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 43,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,078 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 HWU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

EY03 HWU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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