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AY03 KUB

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 100,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 93,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding by hand

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking /perished

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 87,870 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking /perished

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

wipers do not auto park

Fail 5 May 2016 87,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking /perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wipers do not auto park

Pass 8 May 2015 79,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread /sidewall

Fail 1 May 2015 79,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread /sidewall

Pass 16 May 2014 71,454 miles

exhaust support missing but exhaust still supported

side walls of both rear tyres cracking

treds of both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,769 miles

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

O/S/R & N/S/R upper arm bearings have slight play.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,767 miles

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

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

O/S/R & N/S/R upper arm bearings have slight play.

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

Pass 11 May 2012 54,788 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 46,704 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)

Slight play in both rear upper trailing arm bushes.

Pass 18 May 2010 36,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,031 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,724 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,322 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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AY03 KUB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY03 KUB, 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 AY03 KUB registered?

AY03 KUB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AY03 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 KUB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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