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WA03 NYG

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,679 mi
Last recorded134,679 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 134,679 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 133,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 133,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired steering wheel upside down in straight ahead position (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 129,696 miles

rear subframe and rear springs corroding

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 129,618 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe and rear springs corroding

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,778 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 124,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,480 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 94,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,229 miles

stability control lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,506 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,361 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,873 miles

both rear tyres getting poor inner edges.

rear no plate poor.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,961 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 NYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

WA03 NYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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