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SV53 DWD

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,830 mi
Last recorded161,830 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 DWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 161,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 154,538 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 146,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,623 miles

Nearside Front flexible pipe getting insecure.

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount deteriorating

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,314 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 122,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,982 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,469 miles

nearside handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

Fail 4 Mar 2013 99,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,046 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 93,046 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,012 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 80,910 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 80,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 69,211 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2008 55,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,290 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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SV53 DWD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SV53 DWD, 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 SV53 DWD registered?

SV53 DWD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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