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EX52 VWK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,975 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,975 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 109,137 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Both rear tyres suffering age cracks

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,632 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 103,632 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyres suffering age cracks

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,418 miles

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

exhaust support arms corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 88,388 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust support arms corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,279 miles

One exhaust support missing and others heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,634 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,599 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 61,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,284 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,043 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 45,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,903 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 30,758 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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EX52 VWK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX52 VWK, 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 EX52 VWK registered?

EX52 VWK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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