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WU03 AHY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,861 mi
Last recorded151,861 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 151,861 miles

both front suspension strut casings corroded

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 151,775 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front suspension strut casings corroded

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion rear subframe and front shock absorber casings

Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion rear subframe and front shock absorber casings

Pass 24 Nov 2015 125,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 124,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,385 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 113,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,745 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,731 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,434 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 55,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,997 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,716 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 AHY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU03 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

WU03 AHY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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