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115,869 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arch both sides,marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (oil level low) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine oil leaks
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center flex. (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center flex. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
all engine mounts weak and gearbox mount badly worn and has play
engine drive pulley noise
engine oil leaks
front suspension bushes deterioated
surface corrosion to undervehicle areas
transmission oil feed pipe badly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Arch area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area within trailing arm/axle mount area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Cracked/perished excessively (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Mount inner arch area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area within trailing arm/axle mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust mount bracket strap broken
Front Oil leak
Nearside And o/s outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front And o/s/f lower arm torque reaction bushes slightly deteriorating
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing And o/s/f (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Oil leak engine
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r brake discs rusty and pitted
Oil leak
n/s/r brake discs rusty and pitted
Oil leak
rear discs rusty
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres wearing unevenly
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EO52 RUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 EO52 RUW, 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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EO52 RUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2003.
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