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AE03 BBU

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,523 mi
Last recorded196,523 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 196,523 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake components corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2019 196,523 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake components corroded

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 190,407 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 184,085 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing thin

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 176,856 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated on inner and outer edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2015 170,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension components slightly corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2014 166,947 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight beam patterns poor due to condensation

one of the rear exhaust mountings missing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 166,947 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight beam patterns poor due to condensation

one of the rear exhaust mountings missing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 165,101 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 160,225 miles

water leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 153,243 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs scored

Fail 6 Oct 2010 141,328 miles

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

exaust bracket missing

rear brake discs badly scored

Pass 6 Oct 2010 141,328 miles

exaust bracket missing

rear brake discs badly scored

Pass 29 Sep 2009 125,863 miles

front number plate just ledgable

Pass 7 Oct 2008 112,271 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE NOT VERY GOOD CONDITION

Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,690 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 96,405 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,846 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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AE03 BBU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE03 BBU, 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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AE03 BBU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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