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VX03 AXM

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,113 mi
Last recorded87,113 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 87,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,792 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 82,639 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 82,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 80,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 77,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 70,719 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,982 miles

bonnet cable seized.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,696 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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VX03 AXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX03 AXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX03 AXM registered?

VX03 AXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VX03 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 AXM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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