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AV52 PHZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,563 mi
Last recorded103,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

Fail 29 Jan 2015 103,478 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,469 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge very close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars on edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,080 miles

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

front inner brake pads looking low

offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferruls

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,346 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake discs have slight surface corrosion

nearside front fog lamp smashed

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake discs have slight surface corrosion

engine managment light on

nearside front fog lamp smashed

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/r tyre tread not to cords

o/s washer weak

o/s wiper split at end

Pass 2 Jun 2007 56,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,362 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AV52 PHZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV52 PHZ, 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 PHZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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