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EO52 RXM

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,453 mi
Last recorded70,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 RXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,453 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underside and suspension components undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between rear silencer and mid section (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,991 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, mid section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, mid section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on handbrake cable (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between rear silencer and mid section (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

x2 rear tyres worn to the inner side

Fail 10 Jul 2015 65,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

x2 rear tyres worn to the inner side

Pass 29 May 2014 57,397 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 57,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,727 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,727 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres 2-3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre rear brake pipe clip broken

heat shield at petrol tank insecure (close to brake flex)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,127 miles

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,025 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,254 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight sweat from power steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,997 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 RXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

EO52 RXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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