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GJ52 UEW

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,754 mi
Last recorded116,754 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 UEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,754 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,125 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 115,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded lower rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,198 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 111,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 109,450 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 109,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 106,148 miles

MIL illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 106,145 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

MIL illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,123 miles

MIL indicates fault

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailer socket does not operate lights as intended.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 98,122 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

MIL indicates fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailer socket does not operate lights as intended.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,550 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 86,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,276 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer and inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,093 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge and tread depth 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,204 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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GJ52 UEW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GJ52 UEW, 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 GJ52 UEW registered?

GJ52 UEW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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