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WX03 GXL

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,927 mi
Last recorded149,927 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 149,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 146,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 145,587 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 144,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 140,514 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 140,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mount (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 112,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,868 miles

play in o/s n/srear hub bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2011 88,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,135 miles

advise both front tyres at 2m/m and wearing edgers

advise left rear tyre at 2m/m

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,550 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 GXL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

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

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