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WR03 XOV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 XOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,362 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 97,362 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,718 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 83,550 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,670 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres blocking out

front inner pads appear low

play in o/s/r suspension bush

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,696 miles

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

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

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Jul 2007 40,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,142 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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WR03 XOV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR03 XOV, 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

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What year was WR03 XOV registered?

WR03 XOV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is WR03 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 XOV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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