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RK53 CYJ

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,987 mi
Last recorded116,987 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 CYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,987 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML is showing a fault

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45y17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outside edge 225/45y17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45y17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge 225/45w17

child seats

engine covers

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre valves cracking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Nov 2014 101,849 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

both front tyre valves cracking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

EML light on

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,501 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 93,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,103 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 86,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 76,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,193 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,589 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,060 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 45,060 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RK53 CYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK53 CYJ, 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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RK53 CYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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