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KN03 MJY

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,171 mi
Last recorded223,171 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 MJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 223,171 miles

Front brake pads and discs slightly worn

Rear brake pads and discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 200,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf seat belt slow to return

osr tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 8 Aug 2014 200,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf seat belt slow to return

osr tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 17 Aug 2013 181,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 181,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 162,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 162,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 128,815 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 128,815 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,136 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,250 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,534 miles

both rear tyres on limit and tread stepped out

cracks in front screen

front brake calipers creeking

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,135 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 29,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KN03 MJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN03 MJY, 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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KN03 MJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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