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CE52 VAU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,464 mi
Last recorded110,464 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated, faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated, faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 110,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system has an escape of gases in multiple positions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated, faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated, faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,346 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,968 miles

rear number plate

steering rack leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

rear number plate

steering rack leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,491 miles

back box

both front struts corroded

n/s mirror class missing

o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Jul 2018 92,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

back box

both front struts corroded

n/s mirror class missing

o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,170 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,690 miles

n/s/f tyrebald inside edge

n/s/r tyre inside edge o t l and heavy ageing

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/r tyre heavy ageing

slight rack leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,951 miles

n/s/r tyre inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,383 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt recoil slow

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,717 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

rear no.plate faded

Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,280 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,005 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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CE52 VAU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE52 VAU, 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 CE52 VAU registered?

CE52 VAU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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