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VO03 GRX

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,511 mi
Last recorded201,511 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 201,511 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 201,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 196,508 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 191,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 191,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 185,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 172,747 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 13 Jul 2010 151,475 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,586 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 16 Jun 2008 113,910 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 106,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 84,818 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 83,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F outer washer jet blocked. †Both front tyres on 3mm.

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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VO03 GRX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO03 GRX, 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 VO03 GRX registered?

VO03 GRX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is VO03 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 GRX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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