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GIL 1645

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 1645
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2017 103,862 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,030 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 88,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,641 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 72,063 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake balance

oil leak from engine

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 May 2012 65,698 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 58,651 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear suspension bushes worn and slight play

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 14 May 2011 58,651 miles

rear suspension bushes worn and slight play

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2010 49,404 miles

both rear tyres worn to edges

slight play to offside & nearside rear outer suspension bushes (boomerang arms)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,932 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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GIL 1645 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GIL 1645, 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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GIL 1645 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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