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EX52 XWK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,653 mi
Last recorded60,653 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre ()

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jul 2016 60,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,381 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 41,381 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 39,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 37,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 35,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,132 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 XWK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

EX52 XWK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is EX52 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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