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WD03 WFC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,137 mi
Last recorded92,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 WFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,245 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 79,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,633 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,862 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,241 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to castle on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to castle on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre starting to castle on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to castle on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 26,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,920 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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WD03 WFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD03 WFC, 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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WD03 WFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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