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AV52 OKC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,443 mi
Last recorded136,443 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 136,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 131,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2016 131,548 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 128,555 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

power steering noisy

Pass 13 May 2014 126,308 miles

Clutch release bearing noisey

Fine cracks on both rear tyres

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

O/S/R seat belt damaged slightly

Fail 13 May 2014 126,308 miles

Clutch release bearing noisey

Fine cracks on both rear tyres

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

O/S/R seat belt damaged slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2013 123,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 118,087 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 118,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2011 115,025 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2011 115,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 101,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 93,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,286 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,900 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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AV52 OKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV52 OKC, 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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AV52 OKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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