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AE03 BGY

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,575 mi
Last recorded158,575 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 158,575 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 137,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 125,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 112,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 112,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 76,199 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 BGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BGY, 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 BGY registered?

AE03 BGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is AE03 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 BGY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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