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EU53 WLN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,059 mi
Last recorded125,059 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2011 125,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2010 103,550 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 24 Dec 2009 83,146 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)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 83,146 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 9 Dec 2008 61,632 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,177 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2007 46,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2006 38,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,515 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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EU53 WLN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EU53 WLN, 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 EU53 WLN registered?

EU53 WLN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EU53 WLN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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