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RN52 OEX

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 OEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 83,150 miles

both front brake discs corroded on lips

both rear tyres have shoulder wear

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder and worn inner

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge and worn inner

Fail 5 May 2012 83,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded on lips

both rear tyres have shoulder wear

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder and worn inner

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge and worn inner

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 66,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,651 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 66,625 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,223 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 56,213 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 25 Jan 2006 47,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,384 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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RN52 OEX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN52 OEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN52 OEX registered?

RN52 OEX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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