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WA03 VFE

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,102 mi
Last recorded59,102 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 24 Dec 2008 40,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,141 miles

front and rear tyres outer side wall

Pass 30 May 2006 20,096 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 VFE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

WA03 VFE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is WA03 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 VFE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA03 VFE have outstanding finance?

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