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GK52 OAV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,468 mi
Last recorded140,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 140,468 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 140,468 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 127,191 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 116,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,123 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 104,121 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 97,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak over o/s drive shaft

Fail 12 Jan 2010 97,141 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak over o/s drive shaft

Pass 16 Dec 2008 87,481 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 80,538 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 72,303 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 61,312 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 61,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GK52 OAV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK52 OAV, 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 GK52 OAV registered?

GK52 OAV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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