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WF52 EPP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,169 mi
Last recorded117,169 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 EPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 117,169 miles

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2016 117,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2015 101,930 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,947 miles

gear box oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

slight wear fromt brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

gear box oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

slight wear fromt brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s inner sill deteriorated

unable to fully inspect outer sill due to cover being fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 67,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,955 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,376 miles

both front tyres scrubed on inner edge

handbrake outer cables badly cracked

some corrosion on offside front sill

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,512 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,795 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,323 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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WF52 EPP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WF52 EPP, 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 WF52 EPP registered?

WF52 EPP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WF52 EPP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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