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AE53 KRF

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,398 mi
Last recorded90,398 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,398 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 90,397 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,410 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,036 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,603 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,603 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,471 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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AE53 KRF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 KRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 KRF registered?

AE53 KRF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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