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WA53 CUH

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,497 mi
Last recorded159,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 159,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 152,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 147,500 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 147,500 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 143,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 138,274 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 131,484 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 122,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 122,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,421 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,052 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,996 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 63,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,101 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 60,087 miles

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

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 25 Aug 2010 57,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2009 53,960 miles

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 53,960 miles

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

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,854 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 CUH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CUH, 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 CUH registered?

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

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