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WA03 NWZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,979 mi
Last recorded110,979 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 110,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,439 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,695 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,394 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 105,582 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,043 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 102,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,329 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,147 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 69,745 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,001 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 50,774 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,129 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 NWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

WA03 NWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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