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WA53 CLF

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 119,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 117,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,209 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing

pas pipe to rack slight dampness

slight dampness around power steering resioviur

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,992 miles

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Nearside Front tyre valve cracking

both front to rear brake pipes corroded not excessive

dash displays rear right hand brake lamp inop but all 3 working ok

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,277 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 92,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2014 92,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,956 miles

near side and off side rear top suspension bushes have slight play

off side front shocker has fluid leak but damping effect ok

Fail 30 Jan 2013 86,946 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side and off side rear top suspension bushes have slight play

off side front shocker has fluid leak but damping effect ok

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,861 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,914 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 73,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,412 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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WA53 CLF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WA53 CLF, 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 WA53 CLF registered?

WA53 CLF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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