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DX53 GWZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,200 mi
Last recorded180,200 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 180,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 157,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 144,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre has surface cracks on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has surface cracks on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Sep 2015 144,604 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has surface cracks on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has surface cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2014 143,974 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

n/s/r upper hub suspension rose joint has slight play in bearing

o/s/r upper suspension rose joint has slight play in bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 126,637 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out offshaib

Fail 7 Dec 2012 126,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out offshaib

Pass 26 Nov 2011 119,826 miles

front springs slightly corrored

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,413 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 81,868 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,520 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,314 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 GWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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