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WU03 AHX

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,917 mi
Last recorded134,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,917 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,853 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 128,853 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 109,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 87,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing bit low inner edges, o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,006 miles

CORROSION MISC BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,439 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,517 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,384 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,882 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.F+R BRAKE PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,123 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,046 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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WU03 AHX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU03 AHX, 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 WU03 AHX registered?

WU03 AHX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 AHX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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