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AO52 GVR

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,995 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 91,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,446 miles

Centre exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,647 miles

Middle to rear exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On legal limit!!!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust shield insecure

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2017 66,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,192 miles

Nail in rear tyre

off side rear light not working one of two

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,103 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,459 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,563 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,866 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 43,866 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 40,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,305 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 GVR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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