CarVerify

Free Car Check

WNZ 3027

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 3027
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,773 miles

Exhaust system shows corrosion

Rear subframe/suspension components developing surface rust

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four shockers outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,225 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 106,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,795 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 100,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,383 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,416 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,676 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,353 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,993 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,948 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "2 part wishbone" front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear park brake may need repair/adjustment

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system shows corrosion

n/s front anti roll bar drop link shows damage/bent

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge 2.5/3mm 2154517

Pass 27 Dec 2013 73,139 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust box at joint corroded through but not blowing .

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs show corrosion and wear.

front shocks show corrosion.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,145 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,145 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 42,948 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,785 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,663 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,993 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WNZ 3027 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNZ 3027, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WNZ 3027?

You can check the full history of WNZ 3027 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WNZ 3027 registered?

WNZ 3027 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WNZ 3027 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNZ 3027 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WNZ 3027 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WNZ 3027. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.