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SF03 BOH

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,662 mi
Last recorded141,662 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 141,662 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 141,323 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,986 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,055 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 120,046 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 117,768 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 117,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 115,826 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,060 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,466 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 107,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 107,460 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 107,339 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 104,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,914 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,437 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,447 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 76,689 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 76,688 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,006 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 61,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,930 miles

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
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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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