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WU03 AMX

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,102 mi
Last recorded123,102 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 115,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 105,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 7 Oct 2017 105,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,200 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 85,118 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,719 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 66,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,774 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,856 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 46,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,104 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 AMX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

WU03 AMX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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