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WK03 BYU

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,439 mi
Last recorded75,439 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,983cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,439 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,984 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner part of the tread.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,984 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on the inner part of the tread.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,884 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside and outside edges of the tread,

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges of the tread.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,988 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,988 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread low

Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,589 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,268 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 BYU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,983cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

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

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