MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under tray damaged.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under tray damaged.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise o/s rear + n/s rear brake caliper retaining springs not fitted correctly
front exhaust flexie has minor leak of exhaust gases
n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
oil pressure switch leaking
wheel alignment out
windsceen scratched
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise o/s rear + n/s rear brake caliper retaining springs not fitted correctly
front exhaust flexie has minor leak of exhaust gases
n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
oil pressure switch leaking
wheel alignment out
windsceen scratched
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front (Flexi Pipe) exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracking
Oil pressure switch leaking
Wheel alignment out
Windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R Tyre sidewall perished
Oil pressure switch leaking
Wheel alignment out
Windscreen scratched
offside rear brake binding
windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which do not restrict the drivers view
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear brake binding
windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which do not restrict the drivers view
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate water marked
under engine damaged and loose
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate water marked
under engine damaged and loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
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WK52 WGP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WK52 WGP, 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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WK52 WGP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2003.
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