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VU03 VEA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VEA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 156,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 154,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear marked with chalk * (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyres cracking OSF tyre cracking and worn

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion + both rear upper shocker mountings have corrosion * (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 152,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 148,933 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 146,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 137,174 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 131,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 131,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,959 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 122,959 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 114,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,379 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,396 miles

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 79,567 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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VU03 VEA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU03 VEA, 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 VU03 VEA registered?

VU03 VEA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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