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AE03 BGK

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 145,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,569 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 142,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,110 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 140,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,888 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 138,874 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 136,981 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 136,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 135,714 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 132,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 23 Mar 2012 130,089 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,225 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 122,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 122,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,091 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 102,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre 2.7mm

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,382 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 78,844 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 BGK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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