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WV52 NXB

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,398 mi
Last recorded37,398 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,822 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,338 miles

battary insecure

both rear tyres inner side wall cracking

n/s rear wheel buckled

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,321 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 16,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 14,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 12,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,698 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 8,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,091 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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WV52 NXB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WV52 NXB, 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 WV52 NXB registered?

WV52 NXB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is WV52 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 NXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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