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SP03 EUE

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,876 mi
Last recorded94,876 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,876 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to exhaust system

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,314 miles

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

nearside and offside rear upper shock absorber mounts corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,259 miles

Oil leak

low oil level

Pass 5 Jun 2012 80,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,601 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 75,419 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2010 68,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,529 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,479 miles

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

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

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 EUE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EUE, 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 EUE registered?

SP03 EUE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SP03 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 EUE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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