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VO52 CWR

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 CWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front seat belts slow to retract

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 75,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front seat belts slow to retract

both front tyres wearing low on tread and wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2020 75,309 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front seat belts slow to retract

both front tyres wearing low on tread and wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,894 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,932 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,443 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,781 miles

eml light illuminating

Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,781 miles

eml light illuminating

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,438 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,600 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,615 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,871 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 19,816 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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VO52 CWR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO52 CWR, 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 VO52 CWR registered?

VO52 CWR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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