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OW03 HYN

2003 Saab 93

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,458 mi
Last recorded162,458 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9374,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 HYN
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 162,458 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2021 162,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

central exhaust heat shield is insecure

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2019 136,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,283 miles

Front recommend new wiper blades next service

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very urgent (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 122,283 miles

Front recommend new wiper blades next service

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very urgent (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,286 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,875 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,144 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 85,144 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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OW03 HYN is a 2003 Saab 93 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 74,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW03 HYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OW03 HYN is a 2003 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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