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WA53 CTE

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,262 mi
Last recorded151,262 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 151,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 144,269 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2016 144,260 miles

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

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

nail in nsr tyre

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2015 135,530 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2015 135,530 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2014 122,937 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,344 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,852 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting around nearside rear upper shock absorber mount

corrosion starting around offside rear upper shock absorber mount

nearside rear bumpstop rubber starting to break up

offside rear bumpstop rubber breaking up

Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,246 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 86,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,910 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,614 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 45,610 miles

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

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 CTE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

WA53 CTE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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