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VO03 WWR

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,946 mi
Last recorded139,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 WWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 139,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 137,981 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 134,476 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 127,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,397 miles

both rear shock upper mounts corroding away

nsr brake disc outer face corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,379 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 106,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,780 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,493 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,504 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 75,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2008 47,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 35,535 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,914 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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VO03 WWR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 83,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 WWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO03 WWR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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