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VX53 WXH

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,653 mi
Last recorded69,653 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,337 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust centre support hook corroded away from pipe.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear Tyre wearing smooth on outer tread.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 66,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust centre support hook corroded away from pipe.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear Tyre wearing smooth on outer tread.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,506 miles

Exhaust centre support hook corroded away from pipe.

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear Tyre wearing smooth on outer tread.

Oil leak.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust centre support hook corroded away from pipe.

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front Tyre wearing smooth on outer tread.

Oil leak.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,301 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear top suspention bushes have slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,301 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear top suspention bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 59,555 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE&NEARSIDE COVER SILL FITTED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,474 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,937 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,914 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,983 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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VX53 WXH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX53 WXH, 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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VX53 WXH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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