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AE03 BCK

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,162 mi
Last recorded167,162 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 167,162 miles

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

damage to offside door and sill

Pass 27 May 2016 162,436 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 155,104 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 148,004 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 May 2014 148,004 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

engine light on

Pass 2 May 2013 137,602 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 126,523 miles

Exhausts flexi outer sheef split

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

Fail 1 May 2011 116,854 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2011 116,854 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2010 107,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,413 miles

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

rear tyres worn low and uneven on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2009 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear tyres worn low and uneven on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,970 miles

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

number plates starting showing signs age

Fail 26 Mar 2008 86,970 miles

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

number plates starting showing signs age

Pass 17 Mar 2007 77,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 77,033 miles

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

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

Stability control light on

Pass 18 Mar 2006 63,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 63,760 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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AE03 BCK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 93,481 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 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 BCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 BCK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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