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WX03 FBL

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,722 mi
Last recorded184,722 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 184,722 miles

Both front steering tie rods have slight play

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 177,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 177,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 169,682 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 169,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 162,317 miles

headlight beam image deteriorated on both lamps

Fail 16 Sep 2014 162,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 156,573 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 156,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 149,971 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 141,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 131,601 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 131,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 120,465 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 109,722 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,888 miles

OSF wiper poor, advise new

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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WX03 FBL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WX03 FBL, 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.

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WX03 FBL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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