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WK53 AHO

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,430 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear subframe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,023 miles

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

borderline wear to ooffside front anti roll bar link

damage to offside front tyre sidewall noted

wear to front inner steering rack joints noted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 104,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

borderline wear to ooffside front anti roll bar link

damage to offside front tyre sidewall noted

wear to front inner steering rack joints noted

Pass 30 May 2013 99,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 91,212 miles

strong advise rear tyres getting worn and feathered on the inner edges o/s on 2mm n/s on 3mm

strong advise traction control light on abs not indicating a fault

Fail 23 May 2012 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

strong advise rear tyres getting worn and feathered on the inner edges o/s on 2mm n/s on 3mm

strong advise traction control light on abs not indicating a fault

Pass 27 May 2011 81,632 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 71,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 62,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 52,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,861 miles

rear discs slight corrosion

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
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WK53 AHO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK53 AHO, 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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WK53 AHO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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