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DX53 GWP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

167,450 mi
Last recorded167,450 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 167,450 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 167,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 136,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 128,794 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2012 121,893 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 114,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2010 106,958 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 99,235 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,036 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,088 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 GWP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 GWP registered?

DX53 GWP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is DX53 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 GWP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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