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W777 JOY

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,613 mi
Last recorded111,613 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW777 JOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 111,613 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,706 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,252 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,575 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,250 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,647 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,076 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 62,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,019 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W777 JOY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W777 JOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W777 JOY registered?

W777 JOY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is W777 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W777 JOY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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