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WA03 DZH

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,957 mi
Last recorded138,957 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto83,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened above spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Topped up low engine oil prior to emissions test - 1.5 Litres

Fail 12 Sep 2019 138,764 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened above spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Topped up low engine oil prior to emissions test - 1.5 Litres

Pass 1 Oct 2018 134,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 134,885 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 120,052 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,455 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 103,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,497 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,175 miles

front exhaust mount rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust mount rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,609 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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WA03 DZH 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 73.7%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA03 DZH, 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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WA03 DZH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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