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AY04 NFV

2003 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,206 mi
Last recorded120,206 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9374,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NFV
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,206 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 120,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,509 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 99,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,111 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 May 2011 86,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 86,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 80,707 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 70,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight end-float in rack at offside

Pass 26 May 2009 70,611 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight end-float in rack at offside

Pass 23 May 2008 55,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,333 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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AY04 NFV is a 2003 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 74,571 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 NFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY04 NFV is a 2003 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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