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GK03 DAA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,245 mi
Last recorded116,245 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 DAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,412 miles

both rear upper suspension arm bushes slight wear

eml on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,908 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,908 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 66,980 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 7 May 2010 60,729 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 53,350 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 46,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,644 miles

Front Brake Pads wearing Thin

Rear Brake Pads wearing Thin

Fail 29 May 2007 38,644 miles

Front Brake Pads wearing Thin

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

Rear Brake Pads wearing Thin

Pass 30 May 2006 30,279 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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GK03 DAA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK03 DAA, 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 GK03 DAA registered?

GK03 DAA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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