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V6 MEJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,457 mi
Last recorded70,457 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 MEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,555 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,473 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 26,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,584 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 35,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,570 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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V6 MEJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V6 MEJ, 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 V6 MEJ registered?

V6 MEJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is V6 MEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 MEJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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