MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to fuel tank straps
corrosion to rear suspension components
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
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)
front and rear exhaust held up with wire
rear brake pads look to be wearing thin
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
windscreen damege
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
windscreen damege
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WA03 DZN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2003.
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