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AO52 GVJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,482 mi
Last recorded124,482 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 124,482 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 124,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 122,206 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,065 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 120,009 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 115,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,139 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,817 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,484 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,992 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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AO52 GVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO52 GVJ, 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 AO52 GVJ registered?

AO52 GVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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