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WX03 GWV

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 103,399 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 98,206 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2017 98,206 miles

Emissions not tested low fuel level (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexy hose clip missing . hose fouling on mounting bracket (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in n\s rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,253 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o\s wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2012 83,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 83,663 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 83,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 59,084 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 59,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 72,479 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 GWV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc 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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

WX03 GWV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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