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EO52 OMG

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,664 mi
Last recorded99,664 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 OMG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,664 miles

EML Light on

Fail 20 Mar 2017 99,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML Light on

Pass 10 May 2016 99,547 miles

head lamp lens crazed

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 5 May 2016 99,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,465 miles

slight play rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,576 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 97,576 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,199 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,214 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,143 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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EO52 OMG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EO52 OMG, 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 EO52 OMG registered?

EO52 OMG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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