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RX03 GUD

2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,309 mi
Last recorded162,309 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 162,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 161,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 160,508 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 158,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 155,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 153,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 152,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 May 2014 152,388 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 140,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 130,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2012 130,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2011 125,772 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 125,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2010 114,731 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 114,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,046 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 89,025 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,875 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 73,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 664,461 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 66,440 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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RX03 GUD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 GUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX03 GUD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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