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SP03 EMF

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,082 mi
Last recorded52,082 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,082 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 50,092 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,194 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust slighly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

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

side skirts

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,542 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,404 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,662 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,057 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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SP03 EMF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP03 EMF, 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 SP03 EMF registered?

SP03 EMF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SP03 EMF safe to buy?

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