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MW03 NFC

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 NFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 127,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam hid (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,469 miles

E M L indicates a fault

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 118,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack low in zone A (8.3.1a)

E M L indicates a fault

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake slight tight to turn

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,644 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 100,644 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,052 miles

engine lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Nov 2014 88,052 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,653 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 71,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 66,870 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,162 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,459 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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MW03 NFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW03 NFC, 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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MW03 NFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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