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WM03 HGA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,626 mi
Last recorded160,626 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 HGA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 160,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 May 2020 156,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 153,074 miles

Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 149,296 miles

Advise centre exhaust silencer

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 145,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top rose bush (2.4.G.2)

advise stability control

Fail 17 May 2017 145,780 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top rose bush (2.4.G.2)

advise stability control

Pass 20 May 2016 140,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 140,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 134,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise child seat fitted near side rear

Fail 6 May 2015 134,200 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 May 2014 130,026 miles

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

n/s/front seat slight movement

Pass 22 May 2013 93,274 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,454 miles

all brake discs slight wear , could not see ant inner brake pads

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

traction control lamp on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 40,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,623 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,912 miles

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 10 May 2007 25,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,483 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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WM03 HGA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WM03 HGA, 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 WM03 HGA registered?

WM03 HGA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is WM03 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 HGA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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