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WA53 CTU

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,884 mi
Last recorded129,884 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,884 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Front Shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings

Front lower bumper missing/damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

Fail 7 Mar 2018 129,879 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure lever casing insecure and not working the cable (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings

Front lower bumper missing/damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,909 miles

Front bumper lower valance lip missing

Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,908 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Front bumper lower valance lip missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges (shallow tread)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,614 miles

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

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

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

gearbox earth strap incomplete

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,941 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,941 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and pitted slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 41,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,625 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WA53 CTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

WA53 CTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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