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AJ03 URU

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

238,911 mi
Last recorded238,911 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 URU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 238,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin dics miner oil leak (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rusted beneath (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded with rusted below suspension play

Pass 11 Dec 2014 224,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine lamp is illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2013 214,829 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 214,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 201,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 180,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 155,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2008 132,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 109,577 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres have cracks across tread(not showing cords)

rear tyres featherd on inner edges

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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AJ03 URU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol 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 AJ03 URU, 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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AJ03 URU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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