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AE03 BKF

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 122,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light illuminating

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light illuminating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 119,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 119,310 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 115,802 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear seatbelt frayed but not affecting stregth

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 115,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear seatbelt frayed but not affecting stregth

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 107,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 107,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,014 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 81,014 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 70,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 62,777 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 BKF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BKF, 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 BKF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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