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SF03 KZE

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,461 mi
Last recorded100,461 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 100,461 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Fail 9 Oct 2017 100,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,012 miles

Front both o/s and n/s split at lower ends

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Sep 2015 85,768 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both o/s and n/s (1.7.2)

Headlamp aim too low both o/s and n/s (1.8)

Front both o/s and n/s split at lower ends

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear brake pads getting low

em light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2014 77,869 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,427 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,973 miles

Engine Mafunction Light On

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,654 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,681 miles

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

Play in the steering rack bearings.

The offside rear tyre is starting to perish and crack.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack.

Play in the steering rack bearings.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,002 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,088 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp reliability report

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SF03 KZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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