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WR03 XPX

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,444 mi
Last recorded73,444 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 XPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,444 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 73,444 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 70,236 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 61,437 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 61,437 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly dirty

misting of oil around the power steering reservoir

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear number plate slightly dirty

misting of oil around the power steering reservoir

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,107 miles

brake discs corroded all round

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake discs corroded all round

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,717 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 34,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,845 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,479 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 29,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 XPX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR03 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

WR03 XPX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is WR03 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 XPX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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