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DX53 KWC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,354 mi
Last recorded169,354 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 169,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2020 169,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2019 164,319 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid appears contaminated

Fail 1 Nov 2019 164,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid appears contaminated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes to hoses , under wheel arches corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 158,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes to hoses , under wheel arches corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 154,788 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 154,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 149,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 137,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel suspension mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

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

number plates in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2015 137,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel suspension mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

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

number plates in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,561 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,233 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 107,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,126 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 95,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,856 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,436 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,443 miles

Boot spoiler loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Number plate lights getting dirty on the inside

Fail 23 Nov 2007 43,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Boot spoiler loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,082 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 KWC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX53 KWC, 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 KWC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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