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AY03 KUD

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,546 mi
Last recorded173,546 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 173,546 miles

EML light on

Pass 27 Jul 2019 165,574 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 145,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 145,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,700 miles

FRONT TYRES CUT OUT ON INNER EDGES / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / TRACKING / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R HUB

Fail 1 Jul 2015 130,700 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT TYRES CUT OUT ON INNER EDGES / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / TRACKING / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R HUB

Pass 13 Jun 2014 115,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,932 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 94,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

EML Light On

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,795 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 86,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,674 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 82,674 miles

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

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

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,337 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,031 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 KUD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD registered?

AY03 KUD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is AY03 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 KUD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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