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WU03 BMZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,013 mi
Last recorded135,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 BMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 135,013 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 135,011 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,286 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 113,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,991 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,707 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 93,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 BMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

WU03 BMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is WU03 BMZ safe to buy?

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