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SP03 EPN

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,761 mi
Last recorded81,761 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing low (waterway) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at joint swollen under paint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 71,721 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing low (waterway) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at joint swollen under paint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,748 miles

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

Offside Front headlight dim

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

breather pipe broken around petrol tank

Fail 29 Jul 2016 60,738 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative handbrake light in op (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front headlight dim

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

breather pipe broken around petrol tank

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,869 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear shock absorber top mount deteriorated but still securing shock absorber

offside rear shock absorber top mount deteriorated but still securing shock absorber

Fail 20 Jul 2015 53,867 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear shock absorber top mount deteriorated but still securing shock absorber

offside rear shock absorber top mount deteriorated but still securing shock absorber

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,214 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 44,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,232 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,228 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,590 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 EPN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

SP03 EPN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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