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RX03 MTV

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 108,274 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 108,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,136 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,920 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,500 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 107,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,565 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 106,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 106,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,008 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside play in steering arm

Fail 21 Nov 2015 105,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside play in steering arm

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 103,676 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 100,982 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 100,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,501 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,166 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

slight plsy in nearside rear top trailing arm bush

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,533 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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RX03 MTV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RX03 MTV, 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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RX03 MTV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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