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AY03 PLJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,916 mi
Last recorded108,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,916 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,674 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 98,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and cracked on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,097 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

O/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,054 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

O/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,945 miles

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

oil leak ?

Fail 25 Feb 2014 78,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak ?

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,132 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

slight weep from pas rack

Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,800 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 37,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,247 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 32,244 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,076 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2007 25,879 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,659 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,538 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 PLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY03 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

AY03 PLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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