MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
run out on front discs
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
run out on front discs
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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DK53 WYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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