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OE03 EGU

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,754 mi
Last recorded122,754 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,754 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 122,733 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,976 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 114,952 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 114,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,231 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in offside front inner track rod joint

Fail 10 Jun 2015 111,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in offside front inner track rod joint

Pass 21 May 2014 106,527 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

management light on

Fail 21 May 2014 106,523 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust deteriorating

management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,480 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jun 2013 102,480 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,465 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,851 miles

ENGINE WORNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,851 miles

ENGINE WORNING LIGHT ON

Pass 14 May 2009 77,791 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 134,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2008 67,984 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 41,476 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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OE03 EGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE03 EGU, 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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OE03 EGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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