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EU53 WLV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,470 mi
Last recorded105,470 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,487 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 97,487 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,359 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 87,356 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 82,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,582 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,194 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,756 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,322 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,949 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 WLV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 EU53 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

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

Is EU53 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 WLV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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