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SF03 BXX

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,029 mi
Last recorded120,029 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 120,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,183 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil level on minimum

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 113,179 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil level on minimum

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 106,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,995 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,591 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,667 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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SF03 BXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF03 BXX, 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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What year was SF03 BXX registered?

SF03 BXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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