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PJ53 RTV

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 82,164 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 82,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,850 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 76,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,089 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 57,089 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are only just legal strongly recomnd replacement now

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,691 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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PJ53 RTV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 83,274 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ53 RTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ53 RTV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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