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MX03 WNV

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,726 mi
Last recorded158,726 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 WNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 158,726 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 154,541 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust mount behind rear silencer broken

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 142,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 136,160 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear plate delaminated

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 31 Aug 2012 136,160 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear plate delaminated

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 31 Aug 2011 124,290 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2010 117,094 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 117,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,884 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 103,000 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

brake imbalance 19% max is 25%

Fail 2 Aug 2007 94,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 82,103 miles

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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MX03 WNV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 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 MX03 WNV, 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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MX03 WNV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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