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AL03 TJD

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 TJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,156 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 72,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak, suspect thermostat housing

engine oil leak

front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,136 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chip windscreen

managment light on

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

sill damage

Fail 1 Aug 2014 44,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chip windscreen

managment light on

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear indicator bulb pale

sill damage

Fail 5 Apr 2013 29,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid was low

front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

offside rear tyre limit and uneven inner tread (recommend replace now)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid was low

front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

offside rear tyre limit and uneven inner tread (recommend replace now)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 13,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,951 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 5,190 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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AL03 TJD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AL03 TJD, 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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AL03 TJD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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