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RY03 AVM

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 127,570 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 127,570 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 120,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 120,104 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on inner edge( below limit) (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

oil leak

side light operate when switched on but flash when turned off

Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,021 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,548 miles

engine mangerment light on

Fail 27 Dec 2013 102,157 miles

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

engine mangerment light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 96,819 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 43,808 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,056 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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RY03 AVM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RY03 AVM, 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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RY03 AVM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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