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WK03 AZN

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,655 mi
Last recorded108,655 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 AZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,111 miles

O/S/F TYRE AT 2mm.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,546 miles

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)

cant see the front inner brake pads

cant see the rear inner brake pads

Pass 7 Feb 2009 73,523 miles

offside rear brake pads low**(inner pads not visible)

slight smear to offside wiper blade

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,841 miles

Oil leak from oil filler neck

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight rattle from front flexy pipe

Some small chips on windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2008 49,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak from oil filler neck

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight rattle from front flexy pipe

Some small chips on windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,554 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,584 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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WK03 AZN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WK03 AZN, 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 WK03 AZN registered?

WK03 AZN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WK03 AZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 AZN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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