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WX03 FBV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,100 mi
Last recorded178,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 178,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 173,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 169,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 169,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 166,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 162,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 157,689 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 152,284 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 152,284 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 146,542 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 146,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 139,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 137,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 137,616 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 130,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,555 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,652 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,158 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,833 miles

handbrake cable gaitors split.

hole in o/s headlamp glass.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,662 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r brake hose ferrall surface corrorsion

stone chip in o/s/f head light lens

Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,305 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 51,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,302 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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WX03 FBV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WX03 FBV, 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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What year was WX03 FBV registered?

WX03 FBV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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