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EY03 HXK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,295 mi
Last recorded147,295 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 147,295 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 147,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 138,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 128,657 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 128,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 124,138 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 124,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2011 119,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 113,440 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 113,440 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,915 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 97,911 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,815 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 HXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

EY03 HXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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The MOT history for EY03 HXK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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