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FX03 AKV

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,649 mi
Last recorded175,649 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 AKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 175,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 160,893 miles

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

engine management light on,

heat shield loose.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 160,893 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on,

heat shield loose.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 148,127 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 148,127 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2012 13,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,557 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 118,556 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,192 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 91,192 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,179 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 76,179 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,891 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 62,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 48,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FX03 AKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX03 AKV, 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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FX03 AKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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