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FM03 WKT

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,131 mi
Last recorded77,131 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 WKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,131 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 77,131 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,419 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES, OS REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULE RUSTING

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,906 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,305 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S REAR UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,938 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,391 miles

uneven tyre wear nearside front

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,478 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,842 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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FM03 WKT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FM03 WKT, 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 FM03 WKT registered?

FM03 WKT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is FM03 WKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 WKT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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