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WA03 NUJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,984 mi
Last recorded107,984 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 107,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 101,437 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 138,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 133,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 127,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 120,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 114,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 106,278 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 4 May 2006 86,299 miles

Oil leak from engine. Signs of number plates seperating. Wheel bolts rusty. Slight lip on rear brake pads and signs of something melted on centre exhaust box

Fail 3 May 2006 86,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak from engine.Signs of number plates seperating. Wheel bolts rusty. Front brake pads getting very low and discs lipped. Slight lip on rear discs and signs of somthing melted on centre box.

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 NUJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

WA03 NUJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is WA03 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 NUJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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