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AV52 OKE

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 124,065 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 118,053 miles

both rear brake discs pitted and worn

under tray fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 15 Jun 2011 118,024 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted and worn

under tray fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 20 May 2010 11,866 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

under tray fittede full insection not possible

Pass 22 May 2009 97,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 15,357 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 82,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 66,551 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 OKE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OKE, 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 AV52 OKE registered?

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

Is AV52 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 OKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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