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DE52 OYM

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,487 mi
Last recorded121,487 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,487 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 121,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2015 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2015 101,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,362 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,200 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade is split

Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,188 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front wiper blade split

play in offside steering rack

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2012 79,358 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front wiper blade split

play in offside steering rack

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2011 73,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

play in o/s steering rack

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,014 miles

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

play in o/s steering rack

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,577 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,529 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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DE52 OYM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE52 OYM, 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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DE52 OYM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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