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WK03 BYS

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,765 mi
Last recorded101,765 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,983cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,765 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,159 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 95,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,562 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,615 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,378 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,796 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 42,598 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,021 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 23,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,009 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 BYS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,983cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

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

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The MOT history for WK03 BYS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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