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AY03 OJR

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,680 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp for rear silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp for rear silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,201 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 56,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,744 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,601 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,553 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,900 miles

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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 OJR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

AY03 OJR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is AY03 OJR safe to buy?

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