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RJ53 MXA

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,897 mi
Last recorded194,897 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 194,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 190,014 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 190,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 185,631 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 179,002 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 179,002 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 178,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Both front headlamp output poor

Both rear brake back plate corroded

Both rear tyres inner edge unevenly worn

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear door damaged

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 173,250 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

covers fitted

not able to see brakes front and rear clearly

Pass 21 Nov 2015 167,556 miles

front tyres diffrent size from rear

front tyres minor cracking on walls not showing cord

Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,666 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 151,661 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 129,189 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 129,184 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,531 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,194 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,117 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing edges (not cut as deep)

o/s/rear tyre worn low on inner edge (not cut as deep)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 71,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/front inner brake pad wearing low

o/s/front tyre wearing edges (not cut as deep)

o/s/rear tyre worn low on inner edge (not cut as deep)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2009 60,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 60,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,352 miles

both rear tyres low on tread, tread undulating badly inner section tread, -1.6mm advise change a.s.a.p

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
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp reliability report

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RJ53 MXA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ53 MXA, 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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RJ53 MXA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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