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WA03 AUY

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,468 mi
Last recorded173,468 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 AUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 173,468 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 173,458 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 157,383 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 157,383 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 142,996 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Sep 2012 130,294 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 130,294 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 120,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 120,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,188 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 106,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,792 miles

Rear tyres down to 3mm

Slight weep from selector shaft seal

Small blow from the flexy exhaust pipe

Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,742 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,092 miles

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.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,546 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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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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