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W17 AMB

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,336 mi
Last recorded71,336 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 AMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,336 miles

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

Towbar component slightly damaged socket cover (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 71,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s jet missing (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar component slightly damaged socket cover (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,167 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 62,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,039 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,336 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 42,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 42,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,215 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 40,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,933 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 38,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED IN TREADS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,820 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,140 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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W17 AMB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W17 AMB, 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 W17 AMB registered?

W17 AMB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is W17 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 AMB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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