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VX03 AYE

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,104 mi
Last recorded130,104 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AYE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 130,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 124,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 116,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 107,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 92,362 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,039 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 60,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,105 miles

rear brakes low

rear tyres out of shape

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 AYE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX03 AYE?

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What year was VX03 AYE registered?

VX03 AYE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is VX03 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 AYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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