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AD52 NTV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,191 mi
Last recorded164,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 164,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very dull on dip (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper and door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very dull on dip (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 150,707 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 150,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 135,413 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 135,413 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 119,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,206 miles

middle exhaust bracket missing.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,790 miles

oil leak to engine

Fail 4 Jan 2008 76,782 miles

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

nearside rear wheel out of shape

oil leaks on engine

Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,782 miles

nearside rear wheel out of shape

oil leaks on engine

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,433 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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AD52 NTV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 NTV, 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 AD52 NTV registered?

AD52 NTV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AD52 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 NTV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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