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GM03 EXR

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,507 mi
Last recorded101,507 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 EXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,507 miles

osf headlamp faded/aim weak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,472 miles

exhaust rattles

nsf link rod boot splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,841 miles

rear pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,809 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 88,809 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,037 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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GM03 EXR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GM03 EXR, 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 GM03 EXR registered?

GM03 EXR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is GM03 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 EXR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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