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WU03 BNJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

272,362 mi
Last recorded272,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 BNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 272,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 254,906 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 234,917 miles

o/s/f seat belt not retracting fully

Pass 11 Jul 2011 217,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 193,324 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 170,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 167,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 151,986 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 136,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 125,673 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 125,586 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 110,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 51,767 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 BNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BNJ, 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

How do I check the history of WU03 BNJ?

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What year was WU03 BNJ registered?

WU03 BNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is WU03 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 BNJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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