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WK52 XJV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,386 mi
Last recorded79,386 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 79,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost suspension arm, rear arm mounting bush by lower ball joint and drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater damage

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,843 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between treads

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between treads

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,654 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,891 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight misting both rear shockers

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,201 miles

both front discs liped

both rear road springs rusty

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,420 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

slight exhaust blow rear box

Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,701 miles

exhaust rear clamp badly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear clamp badly corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 41,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,055 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,712 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,894 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,389 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,097 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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WK52 XJV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK52 XJV, 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 WK52 XJV registered?

WK52 XJV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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