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WL03 JCL

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,585 mi
Last recorded127,585 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 JCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 127,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2014 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 108,932 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 108,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 77,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,710 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,254 miles

front number plate condition poor

o/s/r tyre uneven wear/low tread inner edge

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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WL03 JCL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL03 JCL, 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 WL03 JCL registered?

WL03 JCL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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