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RJ03 OLA

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,263 mi
Last recorded143,263 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,263 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 139,375 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 133,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,808 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 130,701 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front passenger seat fore & aft adjustment not working

Pass 11 Jul 2014 123,935 miles

Drivers seat adjust cable insecure

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,792 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 111,390 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 111,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine malfunction indicates a fault

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 103,480 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 103,480 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,811 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,843 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,624 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 77,624 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,631 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 69,309 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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RJ03 OLA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ03 OLA, 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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RJ03 OLA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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