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WX03 GWP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 88,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 79,374 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Signs of slight oil and coolant leaks from timing cover side of engine

Small crack in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2015 79,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light illuminated

Signs of slight oil and coolant leaks from timing cover side of engine

Small crack in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 69,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,166 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3MM (225/45ZR17 91W)

Nearside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiter splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,546 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2MM on outer edge of tread

Offside front tyre worn to 3MM

Small nail in nearside rear tyre

very slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,868 miles

Rear brake disc's slightly scored

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,140 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,991 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 GWP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

WX03 GWP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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