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WS03 MOD

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,187 mi
Last recorded161,187 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS03 MOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 161,187 miles

Front fog lights damaged

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

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

Offside Front tyre some light cracks to tread

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

Offside Rear tyre some light cracks to sidewall

all brake discs some corrosion

all tyres inner edges of tread slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 156,472 miles

Front fog lights damaged

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre light cracks

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 156,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front fog lights damaged

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre light cracks

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 151,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

brake caliper nearside front one of the retaining bolts different type from others

front fog/driving lights damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,628 miles

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Mar 2015 149,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,812 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Oil leak

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust forward rubber mount missing

Fail 22 Mar 2014 145,812 miles

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

Front fog lamps not working

Oil leak

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust forward rubber mount missing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 138,887 miles

1 of 3 rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings missing

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

slight exhaust leak from front to centre joint

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 3mm both rear 6mm 215/45ZR17 91Y

Pass 5 Sep 2011 127,477 miles

both front fog light lenses broken.

sligth gas leak from exhaust front pipe joint.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 8mm.

tyre size: 215/45/17 91Y.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 127,477 miles

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

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

both front fog light lenses broken.

sligth gas leak from exhaust front pipe joint.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 1mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 215/45/17 91Y.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 120,515 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall not showing inner cords

front fog lights not working ang both glass lenses broken

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 3.5mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 3.5mm 215/45r17 87w

uneven wear to both rear tyres suspect weak shock absorbers

Fail 3 Sep 2010 120,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall not showing inner cords

front fog lights not working ang both glass lenses broken

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 3.5mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 3.5mm 215/45r17 87w

uneven wear to both rear tyres suspect weak shock absorbers

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

o/s/f fog light not working and both n/s and o/s fog light lense broken

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to de-bond

slight imbalance to rear brakes

slight leak from power steering rack

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 215/45r17w

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,111 miles

both front fog lights broken.

n/s/f indicator lens cracked.

tread depths: both front tyres on 7mm, both rear tyres 6mm.

tyre size: 215/45/17W.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,435 miles

advisory comment as per previous vt32.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 83,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f fog light not working, both front fog light lenes cracked.

tread depths:n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 0mm, o/s/r on 1.6mm.

tyre size:215/45/17W.

two nails in o/s/r tyre and on wear limit of 1.6mm.

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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WS03 MOD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WS03 MOD, 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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WS03 MOD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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