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WX03 OCP

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

147,758 mi
Last recorded147,758 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 OCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 147,758 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 145,091 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 142,455 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 138,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 132,001 miles

Centre box rusted

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2022 131,994 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Centre box rusted

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 114,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 113,770 miles

Boith front springs slight corrosion

Both front link arm rubbers perished

Both rear lower bump stops perished/split

Both tank straps corroded

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge and getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,685 miles

Both rear lower bump stops starting to perish

Both rear tyres stepped on edges and have flat spots

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 23 Apr 2011 113,613 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2011 113,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 113,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 99,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,302 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,815 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,134 miles

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

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 OCP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP registered?

WX03 OCP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 OCP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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