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GN03 SXS

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,463 mi
Last recorded153,463 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 SXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,463 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 153,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 141,895 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 141,895 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 129,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flex. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D/Saddle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 122,273 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 116,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 108,208 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 108,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,630 miles

engine oil leak drivers side

Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak drivers side

Pass 18 Dec 2009 87,616 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 87,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,420 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 80,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,686 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 75,686 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 73,664 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 68,137 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 68,137 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,462 miles

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

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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GN03 SXS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GN03 SXS, 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 GN03 SXS registered?

GN03 SXS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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