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DK53 WXZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 98,694 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,531 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 86,268 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

NO OIL AT TIME OF TEST[OIL ADDED]

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,010 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on outer wall

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,547 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,004 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 65,004 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,965 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,925 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 54,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,073 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,073 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,667 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 WXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK53 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

DK53 WXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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