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AE03 BCF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,237 mi
Last recorded172,237 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 172,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 167,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 162,684 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 162,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective Lower suspension arm bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 152,347 miles

clip missing from nearside rear brake caliper

Fail 19 Mar 2015 152,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

clip missing from nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 17 Feb 2014 145,769 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 145,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 134,570 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 125,089 miles

osr tyre worn slightly out of shape castle effect

Pass 10 Jan 2011 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 113,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,753 miles

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

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

both front inner rack joints have play in them

both rear tyres wairing unevanly and geting low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres stepping up on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2009 98,450 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres stepping up on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2008 89,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f out side door handle not working

Pass 12 Feb 2007 82,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 73,778 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 BCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE03 BCF, 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 BCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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