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SF03 BXZ

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,593 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,503 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 75,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,882 miles

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

rear brake pad linings low/wearing thin-inner pad

slight play-both rear top suspension arms

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,503 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 46,503 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers not parking on int wipe

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,836 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 BXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SF03 BXZ, 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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SF03 BXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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