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DK53 WYO

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,899 mi
Last recorded155,899 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 155,899 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 155,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 141,741 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 141,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snaped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 133,213 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 133,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 122,962 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 122,962 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,375 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,083 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,001 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 66,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 58,696 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,081 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 47,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,175 miles

Engine oil on min, mark on dip stick.

Offside front wiper blade starting to deterate.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,757 miles

abs lamp on and off but stability program warning lamp on

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 WYO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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