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WA03 NYS

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 123,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 123,453 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 117,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 110,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,003 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 107,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,729 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,154 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,152 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,998 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ALMOST TO CORD

front brake pads sticking slightly in carriers

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,998 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ALMOST TO CORD

front brake pads sticking slightly in carriers

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,640 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

STRONGLY ADVSISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,686 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,887 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,102 miles

rear tyres showing wear and perishing on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,186 miles

front tyres perishing on outer edges

rear tyres showing wear and perishing on outer edges

steering rack moves quite a bit on bulk head

Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 9,218 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 NYS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

WA03 NYS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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