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RX03 GUG

2003 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,131 mi
Last recorded64,131 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9374,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GUG
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing close to limit

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2018 64,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing close to limit

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,025 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,748 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

e m l light on

off side front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,297 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 23,297 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,960 miles

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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RX03 GUG is a 2003 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX03 GUG, 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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RX03 GUG is a 2003 Saab 93, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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