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AE03 HMU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,080 mi
Last recorded164,080 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 164,080 miles

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2013 160,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 153,478 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 144,546 miles

both front and osr tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

slight play in rear rose bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2009 135,905 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 129,110 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 129,107 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges (bald) close to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre under inflated

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2007 121,211 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 16 Mar 2006 106,741 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 HMU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

AE03 HMU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 HMU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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