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VX03 AYG

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,690 mi
Last recorded89,690 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 82,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 84,793 miles

o/s front electric window inop

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 28 May 2014 84,793 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s front electric window inop

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2013 81,837 miles

both front tyres starting to get low

rear tyres feathered

Pass 12 May 2012 78,307 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 72,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 67,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 60,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 50,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 41,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,135 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 AYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

VX03 AYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VX03 AYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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