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WA03 MHJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,799 mi
Last recorded193,799 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 MHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 193,799 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 May 2016 187,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 173,594 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 173,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2014 154,792 miles

H/LAMP BULBS DIFFERENT COLOURS

Fail 21 May 2013 143,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 143,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 129,178 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 113,512 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 113,512 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 96,714 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 96,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,728 miles

O/S/R DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,929 miles

n/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,939 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 MHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

WA03 MHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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