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GN03 AHG

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 AHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 153,357 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 153,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 150,831 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 150,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 148,853 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished and cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,635 miles

MIL Lamp on.

Off/side rear tyre perished.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 148,635 miles

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

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

MIL Lamp on.

Off/side rear tyre perished.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 147,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 144,762 miles

Noise from front brake pad area may indicate that the pads are not free to more.Advise further investigation carried out

Rear brake pads wearing low

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 144,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Noise from front brake pad area may indicate that the pads are not free to more.Advise further investigation carried out

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 130,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 130,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 110,408 miles

Front number slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 110,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,971 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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GN03 AHG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN03 AHG, 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 GN03 AHG registered?

GN03 AHG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is GN03 AHG safe to buy?

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