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WA53 MUW

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,618 mi
Last recorded151,618 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,618 miles

All underside component/Prescribed areas slightly corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to cords or ply 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 146,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 136,192 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 136,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 131,922 miles

service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system require adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 125,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 112,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,068 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,532 miles

Slight play in o/s/f anti;rollbar link.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,524 miles

Boot lid stiff to open

Brake fluid showing signs of water ingress. Yellow on tester

Drivers seat not sliding forward when seat tilted

Large play in N/S/R top arm bush

Slight lip on front brake discs

Some small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2008 68,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Boot lid stiff to open

Brake fluid showing signs of water ingress. Yellow on tester

Drivers seat not sliding forward when seat tilted

Large play in N/S/R top arm bush

O/S/F tyre down to 2mm

Slight lip on front brake discs

Some small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,971 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not obscuring the number

Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,165 miles

Front number plate is beginning to deteriorate although all characters are readable

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 MUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

WA53 MUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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