MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust has a minor leak of gasses
front registration plate deteriorated
nearside front tyre has inner shoulder wear
offside front coil spring corroded
slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint
slight play at nearside front track rod end
slight play at steering arms
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust has a minor leak of gasses
front registration plate deteriorated
nearside front tyre has inner shoulder wear
offside front coil spring corroded
slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint
slight play at nearside front track rod end
slight play at steering arms
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear heat shield loose
eml on
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear heat shield loose
eml on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
engine mamagement light on
wipers smear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
engine mamagement light on
wipers smear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine management light displayed
oil dampness at engine
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?
Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF03 BOH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 SF03 BOH, 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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SF03 BOH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 25 March 2003.
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