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GJ52 EGU

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,783 mi
Last recorded139,783 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 EGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 139,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 139,783 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 125,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 109,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,406 miles

Oil leak

front wipers starting to split , still clearing the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,012 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

O/S/F and O/S/R seat belts poor in retracting.

Oil leaks.

Slight play in O/S/R suspension, top rose joint bush.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,801 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 85,801 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,177 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 66,377 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 66,357 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,057 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 53,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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GJ52 EGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ52 EGU, 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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GJ52 EGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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