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WA03 DZN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,841 mi
Last recorded138,841 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 138,841 miles

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

N/S Front bumper damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,841 miles

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

N/S Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 135,472 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 135,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to rear suspension components

exhaust brackets missing-system adequately supported

windscreen obstructions removed prior to inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2013 132,391 miles

Exhaust mounts deteriorated both front and back.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank support straps corroded.

N/S headlamp deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,081 miles

front and rear exhaust held up with wire

rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

Fail 14 Jul 2012 127,022 miles

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

front and rear exhaust held up with wire

rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,176 miles

front tyres wearing thin

off side rear tyre woirn on inner edge uneven

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 120,176 miles

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

front tyres wearing thin

off side rear tyre woirn on inner edge uneven

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,687 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 111,687 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 92,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,475 miles

windscreen damege

Fail 25 Jun 2007 69,475 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

windscreen damege

Fail 20 Jun 2007 69,459 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,773 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 DZN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc 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 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

WA03 DZN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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