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SV52 XFY

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 90,952 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly release button sticks in (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front seatbelt does not retract fully

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,910 miles

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

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

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 18 Jul 2023 90,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,855 miles

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

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

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 29 Jun 2022 90,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 13 May 2021 90,839 miles

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

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

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 13 May 2021 90,839 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat on shock absorber heavily corroded and holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,658 miles

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

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,283 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2018 89,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,374 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,536 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,544 miles

front reg. plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 85,544 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front reg. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,309 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,603 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 65,601 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 57,702 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,749 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,989 miles

brake fluid level low

front & rear pads appear low on inside

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,362 miles

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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SV52 XFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SV52 XFY, 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 SV52 XFY registered?

SV52 XFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is SV52 XFY safe to buy?

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