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AC03 ASU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,617 mi
Last recorded125,617 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 ASU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 125,617 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 125,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 115,046 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,424 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2008 70,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,794 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,070 miles

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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AC03 ASU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 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 AC03 ASU, 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 24 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 AC03 ASU registered?

AC03 ASU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AC03 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 ASU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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