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WU03 AOD

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,860 mi
Last recorded137,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 137,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,860 miles

both rear top arm outer bushes worn

Pass 18 Feb 2017 122,039 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 122,039 miles

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

both front tyre treads wearing on the inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,469 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,806 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 107,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 103,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 103,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,809 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 90,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2011 83,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,788 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,021 miles

Oil Leak ( PAS fluid over filled )

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Oct 2009 68,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil Leak ( PAS fluid over filled )

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,775 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,894 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 AOD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AOD, 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 AOD registered?

WU03 AOD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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