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AY03 OPH

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 87,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,185 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2013 74,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 74,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,855 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,158 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn strange on the inner edge and are close to legal limit

Pass 19 May 2009 33,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,571 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 OPH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

AY03 OPH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 OPH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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