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T3 ERO

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,518 mi
Last recorded117,518 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 108,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,104 miles

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light stays on

sills coverd.exhaust hit shild slightly loose

Fail 13 Jul 2016 104,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Nearside Rear tread wearing low

Offside Front inner tread worn low

Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,229 miles

front brake disc back plates corroded

o/s/r brake pads worn

plastic oute sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,357 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,113 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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T3 ERO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T3 ERO, 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 T3 ERO registered?

T3 ERO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is T3 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 ERO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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