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WA03 NTU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,794 mi
Last recorded140,794 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 140,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,100 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,139 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2015 130,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear lower suspension arm front arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2014 126,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light showing on dash

Head lamp levelling system malfunction warning light showing on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2013 122,428 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light showing on dash

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

Head lamp levelling system malfunction warning light showing on dash

Oil level low

Fail 25 Aug 2012 121,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light showing on dash

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

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

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

Sat nav/mobile phone holder to lower right hand side of screen

Pass 25 Aug 2012 121,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light showing on dash

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

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

Sat nav/mobile phone holder to lower right hand side of screen

Pass 23 Jun 2011 113,606 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 23 Jun 2011 113,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 92,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,532 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 NTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NTU, 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 NTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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