MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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)
Oil leak
rear brake discs poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Oil leak
rear brake discs poor condition
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/f seat belt slow to return
o/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inner tread
front brake disc worn
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
front brake disc worn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX53 KWU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?
DX53 KWU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is DX53 KWU safe to buy?
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