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AO52 GVP

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,798 mi
Last recorded139,798 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 139,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 134,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 127,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 112,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 106,145 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,997 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

O/S/F inner cv gaiter leaking

O/S/R tyre wearing low aprox 3-4mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,925 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F inner cv gaiter leaking

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

O/S/R tyre wearing low aprox 3-4mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack

Possible gear oil leak

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear tyres worn on inner edge (wearing unevenly)

Several cuts in tyre tread

Fail 17 Nov 2009 86,890 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack

Possible gear oil leak

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear tyres worn on inner edge (wearing unevenly)

Several cuts in tyre tread

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,655 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,283 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,183 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 GVP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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