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AE03 HND

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,197 mi
Last recorded115,197 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,197 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion in various areas on underside of vehicle is present.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 115,188 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Mil lamp illuminated (vehicle registered before 1 july 2003)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,465 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing is heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing is heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear axle is corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 112,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear rubbers perished heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 112,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear rubbers perished heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,943 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Fail 28 Aug 2018 110,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2018 110,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 105,823 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 105,545 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 99,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2016 99,784 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,139 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,649 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,649 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,167 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,566 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)

nail in osr tyre.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 42,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,941 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HND is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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