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DK53 WYG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,137 mi
Last recorded149,137 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 149,137 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 149,137 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 138,122 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides fronts (1.7.5a)

both sides outer sill covers fitted

o/s/r suspension hub assembly slight movement

Pass 23 Jul 2015 131,574 miles

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

engine oil leaks

headlamp lenses in poor condition and beam images poor

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 18 Jul 2015 131,419 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

225/45/zr17/w extra load

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

engine oil leaks

headlamp lenses in poor condition and beam images poor

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 5 Jul 2014 123,130 miles

Brake fluid level low

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished and worn heavily on inner edge of tread

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 123,074 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

nearside rear indicator faded

nearside rear tyre perished and worn heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 111,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 87,730 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 153,062 miles

run out on front discs

Fail 1 Oct 2011 153,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

run out on front discs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 133,829 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 121,243 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 101,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 84,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,442 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 WYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

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

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