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AE03 BJK

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,121 mi
Last recorded168,121 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 168,121 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 155,369 miles

btoh front brake pads getting low

n/s/f track rod end has play

Fail 7 Mar 2012 145,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 145,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 128,880 miles

Air bag light on

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 121,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 103,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 94,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,741 miles

Near/side and off/side rear tyres worn out of shape.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 BJK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJK, 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 BJK registered?

AE03 BJK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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