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AE02 TOB

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,127 mi
Last recorded102,127 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 TOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,127 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

park brake has just met minimum requirements

Pass 12 Nov 2016 95,400 miles

eml on

minor oil weep

Fail 12 Nov 2016 95,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on

minor oil weep

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,009 miles

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

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

all tyres worn close to limit .rear tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,754 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near/side rear tyre getting worn

off/side rear tyre cut inner wall getting worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,786 miles

off/side rear tyre split inner wall

rear tyres getting worn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,766 miles

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

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

front tyres getting worn edges

off/side front tyre split inner wall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,643 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres getting worn inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,525 miles

near/side rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,484 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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AE02 TOB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE02 TOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 TOB registered?

AE02 TOB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is AE02 TOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 TOB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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