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WA03 AVV

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,378 mi
Last recorded113,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 AVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 113,378 miles

rear exhaust corried

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Jul 2015 113,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres starting toperish

rear exhaust corried

Pass 17 Jul 2014 106,640 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 101,927 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,495 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,175 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 84,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,075 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres feathering on inner edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 65,718 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 60,223 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres feathering

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,989 miles

Spare wheel tyre pressure low. Aerial mast bent but going down fully. AC expaintion valve hitting air intake pipe. Selector shaft seal leaking. Slight weep from steering rack union. Front brake pads getting low and discs lipped.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 37,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel tyre pressure low. Aerial mast bent but going down fully. AC expaintion valve hitting air intake pipe. Selector shaft seal leaking. Slight weep from steering rack union. Front brake pads getting low and discs lipped.

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 AVV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

WA03 AVV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is WA03 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 AVV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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