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WU03 BLV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,074 mi
Last recorded181,074 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 181,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 181,053 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 176,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f &o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pads need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2018 167,736 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 167,713 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 159,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 149,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 141,482 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 141,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 132,624 miles

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

nearside mirror has a crack

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 69,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2008 53,753 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 53,753 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 39,651 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 29,382 miles

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

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 BLV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLV, 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 BLV registered?

WU03 BLV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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