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WX03 GXP

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,552 mi
Last recorded111,552 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,552 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 111,552 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 101,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower bulkhead inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower bulkhead inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,077 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,021 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 53,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,225 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,280 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 GXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

WX03 GXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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