MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,411 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front exhaust flex joint has slight damage
nearside front tyre outer edge wearing thin
nearside rear brake pad wearing low
offside front tyre wearing unevenly
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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FG52 TAU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 FG52 TAU, 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 FG52 TAU registered?
FG52 TAU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2003.
Is FG52 TAU safe to buy?
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