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SF53 FVK

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,795 mi
Last recorded123,795 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 123,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced On floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At rear of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,752 miles

both rear main suspension bushes started to wear

centre exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2019

both headlamp images faint (due to lens)

both rear main arm bushes worn

offside front subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,740 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected retaining clip missing (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected retaining clip missing (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,662 miles

Oil leak ()

battery loose

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,020 miles

Front both brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,036 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,835 miles

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

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,728 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 74,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,151 miles

All brake disc's showing signs of slight corrosion.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,238 miles

drivers view requires attention

Fail 4 Jan 2011 65,237 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 57,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,721 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2008 46,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,769 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,769 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp reliability report

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SF53 FVK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF53 FVK, 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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SF53 FVK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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