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WA03 AUW

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,123 mi
Last recorded46,123 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 AUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 46,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 44,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 42,464 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 42,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,269 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 41,269 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,380 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,308 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,272 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bannana (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,648 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Brake Binding Slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,795 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,919 miles

Tread on front tyres getting low. Slight rattle from exhaust pipe. Car TAX has run out.

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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WA03 AUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 WA03 AUW, 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

How do I check the history of WA03 AUW?

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What year was WA03 AUW registered?

WA03 AUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is WA03 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 AUW 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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