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AE03 DVU

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,198 mi
Last recorded168,198 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 168,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 168,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 156,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 156,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Boomerang (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 145,488 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,448 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 140,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,500 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,149 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 127,149 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 108,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,875 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 87,825 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,515 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,673 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 DVU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DVU, 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 DVU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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