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CU03 WHD

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,527 mi
Last recorded202,527 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 202,527 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

centre silencer corroding.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 202,527 miles

Oil leak

centre silencer corroding.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 185,607 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 174,520 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/F & N/S/F Shock absorber gaiters split

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 174,520 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/F & N/S/F Shock absorber gaiters split

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 152,611 miles

Exhust rear heat sheild adrift

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear number plate delaminated

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 137,951 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 137,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 112,833 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 112,833 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 79,780 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 79,780 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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CU03 WHD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CU03 WHD, 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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CU03 WHD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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