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WK03 FAF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,123 mi
Last recorded178,123 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 FAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 178,123 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 178,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 167,385 miles

FRONT LOWER BUMPER DAMAGED

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CABLE HANGING BRACKETS LOOSE (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE FEATHERED ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CABLE HANGING BRACKETS LOOSE (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing UPPER MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing UPPER MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AGE RELATED OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AGE RELATED OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 157,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE WEBBING SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER HANGER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

VARIOUS ENGINE AND GEAR BOX OIL LEAKS,FRONT LOWER BUMPER ACCIDENT DAMAGE.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 157,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE WEBBING SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE RUBBER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE RUBBER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER HANGER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

VARIOUS ENGINE AND GEAR BOX OIL LEAKS,FRONT LOWER BUMPER ACCIDENT DAMAGE.

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 141,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI EXHAUST PIPE OUTER WEBBING SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR "D"BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged SLOW TO RETRACT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR "D" BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AGE RELATED OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE/GEAR BOX AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 125,406 miles

Offside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERED ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 125,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERED ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear TYRE VALVE SPLIT

Offside Rear TYRE VALVE SPLIT

Pass 24 May 2017 112,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,885 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 102,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 85,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 77,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 70,531 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 70,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 63,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 45,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,421 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 FAF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

WK03 FAF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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