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A16 BGE

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,784 mi
Last recorded85,784 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,681 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded but functioning

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded, but functioning

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,959 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,233 miles

offside front door mirror slightly crack

Pass 19 May 2006 26,633 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,632 miles

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

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

centre seatbelt damaged

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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A16 BGE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A16 BGE, 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 A16 BGE registered?

A16 BGE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is A16 BGE safe to buy?

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