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LJ03 EBN

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,354 mi
Last recorded124,354 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 EBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 124,354 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,565 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,099 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 103,093 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,316 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 83,143 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 76,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

eml light on

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,044 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

eml light on

Pass 11 May 2011 70,163 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 6 May 2011 70,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2010 62,127 miles

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

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

air bag light on and engine man light on

wiper blades

Pass 6 May 2009 55,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

PROMPT offside front seatbelt

air bag light on

Pass 7 May 2008 46,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 37,048 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 May 2006 29,217 miles

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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LJ03 EBN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ03 EBN, 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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LJ03 EBN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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