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DK53 WXJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,719 mi
Last recorded140,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,719 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 134,142 miles

FRONT PIPE DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 134,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

FRONT PIPE DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 127,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,349 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 108,793 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,842 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front seat belt slow to return

nearside front tyre starting to wear low at edges

Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front seat belt slow to return

nearside front tyre starting to wear low at edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,718 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,982 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,759 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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DK53 WXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK53 WXJ, 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 DK53 WXJ registered?

DK53 WXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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