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WA03 MGU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,995 mi
Last recorded161,995 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 161,995 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 161,995 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 160,503 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front lamps require attention

off side suspension jack points missing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 150,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 133,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 110,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,942 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 MGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

WA03 MGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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