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A20 ACU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,212 mi
Last recorded155,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 ACU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 155,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 153,371 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

nearside front under tray loose

offside front drop link worn

Pass 3 Jul 2012 144,049 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 144,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 129,651 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 113,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 111,632 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 111,632 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,231 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 83,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,163 miles

NS mirror backing has sharp edge caused by damage.Applied tare to rectify

Fail 4 Jul 2007 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NS mirror backing has sharp edge caused by damage.Apply tape to rectify fault.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,625 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 45,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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A20 ACU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 ACU, 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 A20 ACU registered?

A20 ACU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is A20 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 ACU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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