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WU03 BKN

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,505 mi
Last recorded167,505 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 BKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 167,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 157,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 146,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 140,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 131,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 125,412 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 125,412 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 109,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 95,472 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 95,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,399 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,217 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,052 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 BKN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 BKN registered?

WU03 BKN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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