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D3 MCH

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 MCH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,578 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,526 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light is on

front discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded with swollen sheathing

offside rear top arm outer bush slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2013 79,522 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light is on

front discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded with swollen sheathing

offside rear top arm outer bush slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,277 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 74,277 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,145 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,110 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 55,110 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,075 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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D3 MCH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 93,481 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 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D3 MCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D3 MCH registered?

D3 MCH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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