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WK03 BCY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,406 mi
Last recorded169,406 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 169,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 164,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front offside inner wing

Fail 18 Sep 2020 164,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front offside inner wing

Pass 14 Sep 2019 155,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre & rear exhaust sections deteriorated and blowing

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cracking in treads

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,506 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,026 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 73,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake discs slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,588 miles

all brake discs slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,819 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 48,992 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 42,141 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 BCY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BCY, 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 BCY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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