MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses misting (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S+O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S+O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in steering rack - Side to Side
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No Reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in steering rack - Side to Side
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front strut top bearing rough on lock to lock
Oil leak ()
engine management light on
e m l light on
nearside front strut top mounting judders slightly on lock to lock
two aftermarket lights fitted to the front are flashing
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
e m l light on
nearside front strut top mounting judders slightly on lock to lock
two aftermarket lights fitted to the front are flashing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LIGHTS FITTED AS EXTRA DAY RUNNING LIGHTS FLASHING WHEN SIDE LIGHTS NOT SWITCHED ON
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
eml light on
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WX03 GWL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2003.
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