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DX53 GWO

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,615 mi
Last recorded103,615 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,615 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 101,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front in 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,934 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 96,092 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,617 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 84,895 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 79,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 78,411 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 29 May 2013 75,410 miles

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,041 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,041 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,417 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,068 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,305 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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DX53 GWO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DX53 GWO, 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 DX53 GWO registered?

DX53 GWO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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