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WU03 BNF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,081 mi
Last recorded161,081 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 BNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 161,081 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 161,081 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 147,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 142,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 139,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 129,965 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 129,965 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,751 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 113,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 96,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 73,898 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to lift and distort

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 BNF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

WU03 BNF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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