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SP03 EOB

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,026 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,938 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2012 72,938 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 69,661 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 69,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 66,314 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 66,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,786 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 40,786 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,329 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 EOB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SP03 EOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 EOB registered?

SP03 EOB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2003.

Is SP03 EOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 EOB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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