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AJ03 UTH

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,103 mi
Last recorded136,103 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UTH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 127,672 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 127,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,002 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 1 Jun 2015 88,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,162 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 81,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,437 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,768 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,288 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear unevenly on the inside egde.

Pass 29 May 2007 23,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,047 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 13,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UTH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ03 UTH, 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 AJ03 UTH registered?

AJ03 UTH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ03 UTH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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