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Y13 WLS

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 WLS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to the sidewall

Oil leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside is rusty at the rear

Fail 28 Jul 2018 122,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to the sidewall

Oil leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside is rusty at the rear

Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,392 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 114,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,161 miles

both rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,112 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,226 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,458 miles

inner side wall of near side rear tyre split near to legal limit recomend early renewal 225/45r17 94y

removed item hanging from mirror prior to test [drivers view law]

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,293 miles

o/s rear brake slight bind

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,943 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 74,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,118 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,942 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 55,603 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,380 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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Y13 WLS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y13 WLS, 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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Y13 WLS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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