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LN03 CLY

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 CLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,886 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 127,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,799 miles

Exhaust mounting defective incorrect type of mount on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test doll ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light is on indicating a fault , vehicle is pre july 2003 so not a fail

vehicle has sill covers obscuring some areas from view

Fail 12 Feb 2020 123,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective incorrect type of mount on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test doll ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light is on indicating a fault , vehicle is pre july 2003 so not a fail

vehicle has sill covers obscuring some areas from view

Pass 12 Feb 2019 122,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

osr handbrake cable bracket snapped

unable to check osr wheel bearing due to brake bind

Fail 11 Feb 2019 122,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle due to brake bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

osr handbrake cable bracket snapped

unable to check osr wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,061 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 122,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,570 miles

Oil leak @ water leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 116,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front flexi (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak @ water leak

Pass 18 May 2015 110,964 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 110,964 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 96,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 85,222 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,965 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,564 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 32,087 miles

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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LN03 CLY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LN03 CLY, 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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LN03 CLY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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