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WA53 CLV

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,285 mi
Last recorded148,285 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2014 137,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 137,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 130,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake light bulb warning light illuminated on dash

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 3 Aug 2012 120,349 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 120,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 99,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,504 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 84,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions on vehicle has only just passed at 2.96 pass rate is 3.00 at time of test for turbo diesel.

Pass 15 May 2009 84,763 miles

emissions on vehicle has only just passed at 2.96 pass rate is 3.00 at time of test for turbo diesel.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,242 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,774 miles

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

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

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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WA53 CLV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CLV, 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 CLV registered?

WA53 CLV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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