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WX03 GVP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,766 mi
Last recorded137,766 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2011 137,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 137,766 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 116,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 106,611 miles

Rear exhaust mounting missing.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,954 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 GVP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

WX03 GVP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 GVP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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