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WX03 OCD

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 OCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,580 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 109,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,704 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 103,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,731 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 85,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 66,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 58,027 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 58,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

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 OCD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCD, 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 OCD registered?

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

Is WX03 OCD safe to buy?

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