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AE03 BCU

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,686 mi
Last recorded119,686 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,686 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 113,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2155516 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 113,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2155516 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 108,903 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 108,903 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,633 miles

steering lock malfunction lamp indicates fault

Fail 16 Nov 2012 100,633 miles

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

steering lock malfunction lamp indicates fault

Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,167 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,118 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 69,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,826 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 BCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BCU, 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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What year was AE03 BCU registered?

AE03 BCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 BCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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