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WK03 BBJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,758 mi
Last recorded169,758 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 169,758 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 169,144 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 164,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 149,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 125,556 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 125,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 107,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake holding on slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,575 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake very slight bind

rear subframe dry and some corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,468 miles

O/s rear pads worn more than n/s rear

Fail 15 Mar 2014 61,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s rear pads worn more than n/s rear

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,033 miles

uneaven wear on o/s & n/s rear tyer inner edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,883 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,575 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 BBJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBJ, 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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WK03 BBJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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