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SP03 ETA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,013 mi
Last recorded137,013 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ETA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 137,013 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nearside and offside shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 135,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 135,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,078 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,801 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 108,160 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 108,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,772 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,079 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,968 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 82,968 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,533 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 83,531 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,074 miles

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,539 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,542 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,496 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 45,496 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre has small cut on tread

o/s/f tyre tread just passed

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 ETA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETA, 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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SP03 ETA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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