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GM03 GUE

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,237 mi
Last recorded86,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 GUE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,189 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,094 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 70,093 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear small splits inner sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 63,264 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,579 miles

ECU Light on

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ECU Light on

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,567 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 52,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,661 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 41,661 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,203 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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GM03 GUE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM03 GUE, 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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GM03 GUE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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