MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front bumper lower valance lip missing
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)
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)
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
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
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WA53 CTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for WA53 CTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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