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FJ03 OFY

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 116,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 108,092 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 108,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,905 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

eml on

Fail 1 Nov 2011 90,481 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

eml on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,229 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 83,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,499 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 75,360 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

o/s/r tyre worn and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracking up on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 65,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,917 miles

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

scrape in side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2006 55,917 miles

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

scrape in side wall of nearside front tyre

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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FJ03 OFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ03 OFY, 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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FJ03 OFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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