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LG03 XBN

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 XBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 156,317 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 156,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 149,202 miles

engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 149,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 142,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 136,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 129,368 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 121,173 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 111,728 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 105,672 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 100,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 87,626 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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LG03 XBN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG03 XBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG03 XBN registered?

LG03 XBN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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