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WX03 GWY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,719 mi
Last recorded132,719 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 132,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,516 miles

Exhaust front and centre mountings missing, but system adequately supported at time of test

Nearside Inner Steering rack joint has play

Oil Leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,910 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust front and centre mountings missing, but system adequately supported at time of test

Nearside Inner Steering rack joint has play

Offside Inner steering rack joint has play

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2014 93,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,333 miles

1x centre exhaust hanger missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,532 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 60,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,127 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,127 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,632 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,906 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 GWY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc lpg 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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

WX03 GWY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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