MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal fades slightly
slightly uneven on rear brake application
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal fades slightly
slightly uneven on rear brake application
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
front and rear number plates deterioating
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
front and rear number plates deterioating
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP03 EPD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EPD, 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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How do I check the history of SP03 EPD?
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What year was SP03 EPD registered?
SP03 EPD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2003.
Is SP03 EPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP03 EPD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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