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WA03 DZB

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,439 mi
Last recorded185,439 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 185,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 166,122 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 155,307 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 155,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 147,578 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 147,578 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 126,802 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 125,111 miles

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

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 125,111 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,783 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 102,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner position lamp not working.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,439 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,166 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 DZB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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