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DG53 HHP

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,637 mi
Last recorded166,637 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 166,637 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 166,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 158,960 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 158,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 154,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2017 149,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 143,981 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 143,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 135,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,563 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Dec 2013 128,563 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2012 118,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 107,979 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,221 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front upper antiroll bar link ball joint dust boot detached

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,570 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 69,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,841 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,663 miles

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

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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DG53 HHP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 83,274 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 HHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DG53 HHP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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