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WA03 MJJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,704 mi
Last recorded153,704 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 153,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 145,532 miles

Central Exhaust box damaged near to excess dented

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe also rusty and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 145,524 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking from petrol tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 137,280 miles

advise 3 tyres worn to 3 mm

Fail 21 Oct 2020 137,280 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

advise 3 tyres worn to 3 mm

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 122,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 109,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,329 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 102,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,658 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,213 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,007 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 90,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2013 84,465 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSH WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,982 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,905 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,982 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 36,165 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 MJJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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