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VU03 VUL

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,783 mi
Last recorded105,783 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VUL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 105,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,613 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,226 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

head lamp washer not working with h,i,d. lamps fitted

s.r.s. (air-bag ) malfuntion indictor illuminated indicating a system malfuntion

Fail 17 Jul 2012 90,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

head lamp washer not working with h,i,d. lamps fitted

s.r.s. (air-bag ) malfuntion indictor illuminated indicating a system malfuntion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light stays on

o/s/f flasher repeater lens missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light stays on

o/s/f flasher repeater lens missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,842 miles

airbag light stays on

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot adrift

slight play in o/s/r & n/s/r top tie bar bushes

Fail 11 Jun 2010 71,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

airbag light stays on

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot adrift

slight play in o/s/r & n/s/r top tie bar bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,962 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,019 miles

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

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

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 VUL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

VU03 VUL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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