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UIG 2358

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 2358
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,557 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,606 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes are soft

nsf wishbone rear bush is soft

both rear road springs are rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture ferule (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes are soft

nsf wishbone rear bush is soft

both rear road springs are rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,931 miles

headlamp switch loose

o/s wiper split on end

slight play in both rear upper suspension arms outer bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlamp switch loose

o/s wiper split on end

slight play in both rear upper suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2016 51,345 miles

slight play in both rear upper suspension arms outer bushes

Fail 13 Feb 2016 51,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17w (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in both rear upper suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,138 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 46,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,979 miles

Brake lights using sub bulbs.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads and inner walls cracking/splitting.

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 40,979 miles

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

Brake lights using sub bulbs.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads and inner walls cracking/splitting.

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 35,957 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 35,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 32,324 miles

o/s/f coil spring pig tail missing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,070 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perrish & crack

Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,070 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres starting to perrish & crack

Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,353 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 26,351 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 22,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 16,510 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,230 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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UIG 2358 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 UIG 2358, 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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UIG 2358 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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