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LC03 WTR

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,986 mi
Last recorded125,986 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 WTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 125,986 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 115,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f inner cv boot has grease around but no split

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

washer fluid level low

wipers poor

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f inner cv boot has grease around but no split

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

washer fluid level low

wipers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,992 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,114 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,844 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 34,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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LC03 WTR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 WTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC03 WTR registered?

LC03 WTR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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