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WK52 WHC

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 WHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules recommend attention (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all brake discs rusty

brake pipes getting corroded

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 May 2014 72,768 miles

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

exhaust getting rusty

handbrake has travel

offside washer jet weak

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 19 May 2014 72,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust getting rusty

handbrake has travel

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside washer jet weak

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 May 2013 69,250 miles

Check Engine light on

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 14 May 2013 69,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Check Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,939 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front brake back plates rusty

rear discs rusty and nearside scored

Fail 8 Feb 2012 64,937 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front brake back plates rusty

rear discs rusty and nearside scored

Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ferrule

N/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,292 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ferrule

N/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,355 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f suspension legs

Corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ferrule

Pitting to front & rear brake discs

Vehicle has accident damage but repair seems satisfactory

Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f suspension legs

Corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ferrule

Pitting to front & rear brake discs

Vehicle has accident damage but repair seems satisfactory

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,880 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 WHC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WHC, 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 WK52 WHC registered?

WK52 WHC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is WK52 WHC safe to buy?

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