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GC03 AKK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 AKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 98,895 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,080 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear inner wheel arch holed, not in a prescribed area

Nearside front outer sill holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

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

Offside front outer sill holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 88,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nearside rear inner wheel arch holed, not in a prescribed area

Nearside front outer sill holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

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

Offside front outer sill holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,399 miles

Nearside rear disc rusty

Rear brakes 28% out of balance - nearside rear weaker

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Movement detected in the bulkhead around Brake Servo/Offside Steering Rack Mounting

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,946 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,900 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,687 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,798 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 40,794 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,047 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,794 miles

rear exhaust clamp poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,136 miles

osr parking brake slightly down on effort

Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,052 miles

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 6 Mar 2006 12,735 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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GC03 AKK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GC03 AKK, 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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GC03 AKK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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