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WA53 MUY

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,331 mi
Last recorded139,331 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 139,331 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 139,322 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 116,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 107,642 miles

Offside Rear 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)

front no/plate fading

Fail 21 Apr 2009 91,917 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,917 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,895 miles

front tyres feathered and wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,264 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 MUY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

WA53 MUY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is WA53 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 MUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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