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X8 AYN

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,221 mi
Last recorded133,221 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 AYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 133,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,696 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 115,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 115,084 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 104,944 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 96,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 May 2008 96,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,605 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 85,103 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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X8 AYN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X8 AYN, 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 X8 AYN registered?

X8 AYN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is X8 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 AYN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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