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EU53 WLP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,690 mi
Last recorded163,690 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 163,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn very low on edges,and tread depth worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn very low on edges,and tread depth worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres,wearing low on inner edges.

engine management light is on?

Pass 24 Dec 2014 141,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 141,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc has 20% run out.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 120,320 miles

Both front tyres worn at inner edges.

Fail 21 Dec 2013 120,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn at inner edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 109,531 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 94,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 94,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

offside front outer brake pad worn very thin,advise changing ASAP.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,037 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 33,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,964 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EU53 WLP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLP, 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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EU53 WLP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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