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AM02 APM

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,169 mi
Last recorded51,169 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 APM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 51,169 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,000 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,032 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 34,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 7 Jan 2010 27,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 27,368 miles

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

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,145 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE RUNING LOW>>

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,040 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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AM02 APM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AM02 APM, 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 AM02 APM registered?

AM02 APM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is AM02 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 APM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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