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WA03 AVB

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,827 mi
Last recorded127,827 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 AVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 127,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 119,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,473 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,719 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 49,253 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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 AVB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AVB, 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 WA03 AVB registered?

WA03 AVB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WA03 AVB safe to buy?

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