MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Flexi Blowing (7.1.2)
front and centre section exhaust mountain brackets missing but still supported
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
nearside rear tyre out of shape
offside and nearside front tyre's perished slightly
offside and nearside rear door's not open from inside
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front and centre section exhaust mountain brackets missing but still supported
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
nearside rear tyre out of shape
offside and nearside front tyre's perished slightly
offside and nearside rear door's not open from inside
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust flexi detiorated
offside and nearside rear tyres perished slightly
Oil leak
center exhaust mounting bracket missing
nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
center exhaust mounting bracket missing
nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
metal mounting bracket missing off exhaust but exhaust still fully supported
rear number plate backing become unstuck in places
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY52 VRW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 FY52 VRW, 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 FY52 VRW registered?
FY52 VRW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2003.
Is FY52 VRW safe to buy?
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