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LG53 SVJ

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,546 mi
Last recorded129,546 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 SVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 129,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 129,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and damp (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and damp (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 121,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and damp (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and damp (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,151 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 111,074 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 103,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,054 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)

nearside rear tyre tread blocks worn very uneven

Fail 5 Nov 2012 86,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre tread blocks worn very uneven

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate cracked

lower front bumper cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,211 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,074 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,901 miles

near side rear tyre is on 3mm †of side rear is on 3mm †

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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LG53 SVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG53 SVJ, 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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LG53 SVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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