MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear tyres down to 3mm
Slight weep from selector shaft seal
Small blow from the flexy exhaust pipe
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear tyres down to 3mm
Slight weep from selector shaft seal
Small blow from the flexy exhaust pipe
AC Compressor has been by-passed
Baffels slightly loose in rear exhaust box
Front bumper slightly loose on O/S corner
N/S/R indiactor bulb showing slight white light
Rear tyres down to 2mm N/S and 2.5mm O/S. Also O/S tyre has got nails in it.
Slight weep from selector shaft seal
AC Compressor has been by-passed
Baffels slightly loose in rear exhaust box
Front bumper slightly loose on O/S corner
N/S/R indiactor bulb showing slight white light
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear tyres down to 2mm N/S and 2.5mm O/S. Also O/S tyre has got nails in it.
Slight weep from selector shaft seal
Rear tyres slightly stepped. Baffels loose in rear exhaust box. very slight fraying on n/s/r seat belt.
Wipers slightly marking screen in operation. Front bumper poor fit on O/S. Headlamp wipers inop. Condinsation in front fog lights. Both track rod ends twisted.
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WA03 AUY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 WA03 AUY, 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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WA03 AUY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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