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VU03 VEV

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,227 mi
Last recorded106,227 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,631 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,784 miles

Nearside main beam intermttant

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 76,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,712 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,712 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,962 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,394 miles

wipers leaving slight smear

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,033 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 VEV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 VEV registered?

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

Is VU03 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 VEV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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