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WJ52 XVF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,369 mi
Last recorded113,369 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,369 miles

Both front tyres wearing in outer edges unevenly

Underside showing signs of corrosion, but not excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

uneven wear rear nearside tyre inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,026 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn to 2mm and cracking on sidewalls

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,727 miles

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

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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WJ52 XVF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJ52 XVF, 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 WJ52 XVF registered?

WJ52 XVF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is WJ52 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 XVF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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