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GC03 AVG

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,727 mi
Last recorded111,727 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 AVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,806 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken away from pipe

rear silencer heat shield insecure and rattles on exhaust

Fail 19 Jul 2014 110,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken away from pipe

rear silencer heat shield insecure and rattles on exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 AVG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVG, 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 GC03 AVG registered?

GC03 AVG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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