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WM03 JEU

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,720 mi
Last recorded120,720 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 JEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 120,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,592 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 115,536 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 110,110 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,537 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 105,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,632 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 100,632 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,488 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,688 miles

both rear tyres have edge wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,923 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,762 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,853 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 33,491 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,744 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 JEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

WM03 JEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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