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WU03 BOF

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,779 mi
Last recorded132,779 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 BOF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 132,779 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 132,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 130,541 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 130,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 125,125 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 121,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 113,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 92,725 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,705 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 51,909 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 51,909 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 May 2006 33,833 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 BOF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BOF, 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 BOF registered?

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

Is WU03 BOF safe to buy?

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