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WX03 GWM

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,484 mi
Last recorded140,484 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 140,484 miles

Slight bind o/s/r

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 140,484 miles

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

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

Slight bind o/s/r

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 85,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,424 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,618 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2010 59,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 50,063 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 50,063 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,976 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 GWM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

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

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