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5741 PW

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,725 mi
Last recorded56,725 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5741 PW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,128 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,548 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 52,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 50,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,530 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 45,528 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,677 miles

Both offside tyres beginning to crack due to age

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,933 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,079 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,078 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,927 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,947 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,814 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 166,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,323 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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5741 PW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5741 PW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5741 PW registered?

5741 PW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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