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WK52 WGP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,768 mi
Last recorded149,768 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 WGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 149,768 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 149,768 miles

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.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 137,043 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 137,043 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 135,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,623 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 135,620 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 135,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,743 miles

offside rear brake binding

windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which do not restrict the drivers view

Fail 14 Feb 2011 130,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 121,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 112,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 112,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,029 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 103,029 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 93,291 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 93,291 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 83,112 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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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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